Lead Software Engineer – Search Platform

We’re seeking a hands-on Search Platform Engineering Lead to serve as the technical lead for Kroger’s Search Core team. In this role, you will guide implementation decisions and software delivery for our search platform—designing and evolving data pipelines and core services in Java and Python that power high‑scale, low‑latency search experiences across Kroger’s digital channels.

You’ll partner closely with Search Architect, product management, data engineering, and possible ML teams to deliver resilient, observable services; set engineering standards; and mentor developers while leading the team through design reviews, implementation, and production support. The role will ensure our search platform is performant, reliable, and easy to extend.

Accountable for proactively leading or supporting software engineering activities that create deliverables that guide the direction, development, and delivery of software solutions that meet business needs. Provide leadership, ...