Job Title: Search Engineer

Location: Washington State, USA.

As a Search Engineer, you'll be an integral part of our professional services team, dedicated to optimizing and perfecting onsite search solutions for our e-commerce clients. Your mission is to make sure users find what they're looking for effortlessly while navigating through a world of digital products.

Responsibilities:

Algorithm Optimization: Collaborate with the team to fine-tune search algorithms, ensuring that search results are accurate and relevant.

User Experience Enhancement: Work on improving the overall user experience by enhancing search filters, recommendations, and results presentation.

Data Analysis: Dive into user behavior data to gain insights and use these insights to continually improve the search functionality.

Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot any issues or challenges in the search system, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and fellow engineers to deliver top-notch search solutions.

Stay Informed: Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies related to onsite search to stay at the forefront of the field.

Qualifications:

0+ years of relevant experience in engineering or a related field or, if inexperienced, a 4 year degree in computer science or similar.

Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript.

Familiarity with search engines such as Elasticsearch, Solr, or Bloomreach is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

A genuine interest in creating user-friendly and efficient search experiences.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development, including training and conferences.

A dynamic and collaborative work environment with a friendly and supportive team.

Flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.

If you're ready to bring your engineering skills to the world of onsite search and make a positive impact on e-commerce, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Practical and be a part of our mission to enhance digital shopping experiences! Apply today and let's get started on this exciting journey together.

Send your resume to hello@digpractical.com

Job Title: Project Leader

Location: Washington State, USA

Are you an engineer who wants to move into project leadership? Or maybe a business user working at a retail or B2B e-commerce shop trying to break into technology?

Position Overview:

As a Project Leader for E-commerce Search Optimization, you'll play a crucial role in our professional services team, overseeing projects that focus on enhancing onsite search experiences for our e-commerce clients. You'll be the captain of the ship, charting the course to ensure projects are delivered on time and with outstanding results.

Responsibilities:

Project Management Mastery: Lead and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within scope, and on budget.

Client Engagement: Serve as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and understanding their needs and expectations.

Strategic Planning: Develop project plans, define objectives, and set milestones, ensuring alignment with client goals and company strategy.

Resource Allocation: Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring that everyone is working effectively and efficiently.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues, and develop contingency plans to keep projects on track.

Quality Assurance: Maintain a keen eye for quality and ensure that the final deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.

Reporting and Documentation: Create and maintain project documentation, status reports, and post-project evaluations.

Qualifications:

3-7 years of project (and not necessarily project management) experience, preferably in a technology or ecommerce-related field.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team.

Understanding of project management tools and methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

A passion for optimizing user experiences in the ecommerce space.

Perks and Benefits:

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional development, including training and leadership workshops.

A collaborative and innovative work environment with a team that values creativity and teamwork.

Flexible work hours to support your work-life balance.

Regular team-building activities and events to keep things fun and exciting.

If you're ready to take the helm and lead projects that make a meaningful impact on the world of e-commerce, we'd love to hear from you. Join us at Practical and be a part of our mission to transform online shopping experiences!

Apply by sending your resume to hello@digpractical.com