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# Software Engineer - Search and Recommendation

- **Company:** JINGDONG RETAIL (UK) LIMITED
- **Location:** Düsseldorf, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Document Management Systems, Distributed Systems, Machine Learning, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Low Latency, Microservices
- **Published:** June 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=817a58713f539739

## About the Role

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field.

 * 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
 * Experience related to search systems, such as retrieval, ranking, or advertising.
 * Experience with microservices architecture and service deployment.
 * Ability to communicate effectively in English and Chinese., * Experience supporting ML-enabled search systems in production environments.
 * Experience working on high-concurrency or low-latency services.
 * Experience in large internet or consumer-facing technology companies.
 * Familiarity with distributed systems design.

## Description

* Design and develop backend services supporting search bar query, retrieval, and ranking scenarios.
 * Integrate machine learning models into online search services through microservice-based architectures.
 * Build and maintain high-performance backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
 * Collaborate with machine learning engineers to support model deployment, serving, and optimisation.
 * Ensure system scalability, reliability, and low-latency performance under high traffic.
 * Document system design decisions and share backend best practices within the team.
 * Work onsite in London, UK.


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