Senior Java + Python Software Engineer

Lineate is a US-based international software development company with over two decades of experience.From Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) and Agentic RAG systems to scalable cloud architectures, we turn complex ideas into real, measurable results.We deliver AI-driven custom solutions for FinTech, HealthTech, AdTech, and beyond, empowering businesses to grow smarter, faster, and more efficiently.Our expertise falls into three main categories:Building Custom AI Solutions: Deploying high-impact, AI-enabled technology utilizing IDP, Agentic RAG.Cloud and Data Infrastructure: Optimizing business operations with our data management and cloud computing solutions.Team Augmentation: Providing specialized experts in FinTech, AdTech, and HealthTech to integrate seamlessly and accelerate project timelines.Our goal is not just to build technology, but to build the future operating model for our clients.About the RoleYou will join an established ML team working on search and relevance optimization. You will focus on building data pipelines and preparing data that powers ML models in production.The role combines Java backend development and Python (primarily PySpark) for large-scale data processing.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and PythonBuild and optimize data pipelines for large-scale data processing (primarily with PySpark)Collaborate closely with ML engineers to prepare and transform data for ML modelsWork with large datasets to support search relevance and optimization systemsImprove system performance, scalability, and reliabilityContribute to architecture decisions and technical designWrite clean, maintainable, and well-documented codeRequired Qualifications6+ years of commercial software development experienceStrong hands-on experience with both Java and Python (required)Solid experience with Spark / PySpark or similar data processing frameworksProven experience building data pipelines and working with large datasets Strong understanding of backend development, system design, and distributed systemsExperience with APIs and microservicesGood knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimizationAbility to work in hours close to the New York timezone (at least 6 hours overlap with NY team)Nice-to-have (at least one of the following)Experience with search and relevance optimization, including: Elasticsearch / Solr (lexical search)Semantic search, vector search, or RAG-based systemsSearch relevance tuningExperience supporting ML workflows, such as: Data preparation or feature engineeringRecommendation systems or user behavior predictionExperience with Databricks (preferred) or similar environments: AWS EMR, Hadoop, Spark ecosystemBenefitsB2B contract with our US officeNY working hours (at least 6 hours overlap)Lineate is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – We do not hire on the basis of race, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by Georgian legislation. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.J-18808-Ljbffr