**Innovate in Bengaluru** This position is based at our on-site office in Bengaluru. Lowe's offers an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site gym and clinic, and other perks to enhance your work experience.  **About Lowe’s** Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com. At Lowe's India, we are the enablers who help create an engaging customer experience for our $90+ billion home improvement business at Lowe's. Our 4000+ associates work across technology, analytics, business operations, finance & accounting, product management, and shared services. We leverage new technologies and find innovative methods to ensure that Lowe's has a competitive edge in the market. To know more about Lowe's India, visit Lowes.co.in **About the Team** The Product Discovery organization powers the omnichannel product discovery experience for Lowe's customers by delivering fast, relevant, and personalized search experiences across web, mobile, and in-store channels. The Search ecosystem comprises enterprise search platforms, search services, business applications, data ingestion pipelines, AI-enabled capabilities, and retail merchandising solutions that collectively enhance customer experience and drive business outcomes. As part of the Search ecosystem, you'll work on building scalable applications and services that support product discovery, search operations, merchandising, and retail innovation. The team collaborates closely with Product, Merchandising, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams across India and the US to develop modern, cloud-native solutions that power millions of customer interactions while continuously improving platform capabilities, operational efficiency, and engineering excellence. **Job Summary** We are looking for a passionate Software Engineer to build innovative solutions that power Lowe's Search ecosystem and enhance the omnichannel retail experience. This role involves developing scalable full-stack applications, backend services, APIs, and business tooling that enable product discovery, search operations, and merchandising capabilities across Lowe's digital platforms. The ideal candidate has strong software engineering fundamentals, hands-on experience in Java and/or Python, exposure to modern front-end technologies, and a passion for building high-quality software. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and deploy solutions while contributing to search technologies, retail business capabilities, and cloud-native applications. The candidate should be comfortable using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and overall software delivery while applying sound engineering judgment and best practices. **Roles & ResponsibilitiesCore Responsibilities** •Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full-stack applications supporting the Search ecosystem. •Develop backend services and REST APIs using Java and/or Python. •Build modern, responsive web applications using contemporary front-end frameworks. •Contribute to search services, business tooling, and retail applications that support product discovery and merchandising. •Develop and enhance APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications following engineering best practices. •Collaborate with Product, Merchandising, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Architecture teams to deliver business-critical capabilities. •Participate in developing and enhancing search-related capabilities, including search services, indexing workflows, and retail search experiences. •Contribute to enterprise search initiatives where applicable. •Develop reliable, maintainable, and well-tested software using modern engineering practices. •Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile ceremonies. •Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes. •Build automation for testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support. •Leverage AI-powered development tools (such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini Code Assist, or similar) to improve developer productivity, code quality, testing, and documentation. •Continuously learn emerging technologies in software engineering, retail search, cloud-native development, and AI-assisted engineering. **Years of Experience** •2+ years of software engineering experience. •Experience developing enterprise applications using Java and/or Python. •Experience building REST APIs and microservices. •Experience with modern front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or similar frameworks. •Experience working with cloud-native applications and Agile software development. •Exposure to enterprise search platforms or retail/e-commerce applications is preferred. **Education Qualification & CertificationsRequired Minimum Qualifications** •Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. •Relevant certifications in Java, Python, Cloud Technologies, AI, or Full-Stack Development are an added advantage. **Required Skill Set** •Java and/or Python. •Full-stack application development. •React, Angular, or similar front-end frameworks. •REST APIs and Microservices. •Object-Oriented Programming and Design Principles. •SQL and NoSQL databases. •Cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable). •Docker, Kubernetes, and containerization. •CI/CD pipelines and Git-based development. •Linux/Unix fundamentals. •Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. •Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architecture. •Understanding of software engineering best practices, unit testing, and secure coding practices. •Familiarity with AI-assisted software development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini Code Assist, or similar. •Strong communication, collaboration, and learning mindset. **Secondary Skill Set** •OpenSearch, Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, or Google Retail Search (GRS). •Kafka or other messaging and streaming technologies. •Retail or e-commerce domain experience. •Exposure to search technologies, indexing, and product discovery concepts. •Experience with observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, or Splunk. •Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, Generative AI, Vector Search, or Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). •Experience building internal business applications or merchandising tools. *Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.*