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# Software Engineer - Analytics

- **Company:** Babel
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computational Linguistics, Elasticsearch, Key Management, Performance Tuning, Kubernetes, Data Analytics, Search Engines, Data Management, Restful APIs
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6317b750-d0c5-464a-8af4-41007ce349d8

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience in professional Java development.
 * Proven expertise in designing scalable systems and robust APIs.
 * Deep Search Internals: A strong understanding of Elasticsearch internals, including performance tuning and data modeling.
 * Growth Mindset: Strong communication and technical skills, with a passion for designing, building, and polishing innovative applications.
 * Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in technical field.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

 * Experience with computational linguistics or NLP.
 * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
 * Experience securing APIs and systems (auth, roles, and secrets management).

## Description

Babel Street is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Analytics Group. This is a high-impact Individual Contributor role for a "builder" who wants to create the next generation of architecture and components for their analytics platform. You will work at the intersection of NLP algorithms, high-scale search engines, and data science techniques, focusing specifically on evolving their record matching functionality., * Drive Technical Direction: Research and prototype new technologies to improve platform performance and define the future technical path for your components.

 * Own Your Domain: Serve as the primary technical expert for key components, working closely with Product Management to identify and implement critical software improvements.
 * Mentor and Collaborate: Raise the bar for the team by mentoring junior engineers and participating in agile sprint and release planning.
 * Ship Scalable Systems: Design and deliver robust APIs and scalable architectures that integrate seamlessly into our broader AI-native platform.


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