We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior IT Architect specializing in Search Technologies to lead the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise search platforms. This role will be instrumental in shaping the future of search experience for our users by working on scalable, high-performance solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as NLP, AI, and Machine Learning.

As a Senior IT Architect, you will collaborate with business teams, software developers, and operations teams to build next-generation search capabilities, focusing on performance, data quality, intelligent tagging, personalization, and user experience (UX) enhancements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise search architecture, with a track record of successful implementations.

In this role, you will report directly to our Sr Director IT and work out of our Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, or Phoenix, AZ locations on a hybrid work schedule.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architect and Design Search Solutions:

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance search solutions using technologies such as ElasticSearch, Apache Solr, Coveo and related platforms.

• Develop strategies for search optimization, indexing, and relevance tuning to improve UX and business outcomes.

• Introduce intelligent tagging, personalization, and other advanced AI-driven search functionalities.

• Hands-On Development:

• Participate in the hands-on coding, configuration, and integration of search technologies.

• Ensure search systems are highly available, scalable, and performant.

• Drive continuous improvement in search algorithms, including relevance tuning and NLP implementations.

• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business analysts, product teams, and stakeholders to understand search requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that search interfaces provide an intuitive and seamless experience for end-users.

• Partner with data teams to ensure data quality and structure meet search requirements, including tagging and classification.

• Search Performance Monitoring and Optimization:

• Implement monitoring and performance tuning of search platforms to meet or exceed SLAs.

• Lead efforts to improve search ranking and relevance, using A/B testing and analytics.

• Ensure security, compliance, and data privacy standards are met.

• Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior architects and developers in search-related projects.

• Influence best practices in search technology and ensure alignment with overall enterprise architecture goals.

• Research and Innovation:

• Stay updated with emerging trends in search technology, machine learning, and natural language processing.

• Lead the evaluation and implementation of new tools and technologies to continuously evolve the search platform.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a performance-driven salary, cutting-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in IT architecture, with a specialization in search technologies.

• Strong hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Apache Solr, Coveo, or other search platforms.

• Proven experience with natural language processing (NLP), AI/ML for search optimization.

• Familiarity with front-end search interfaces and UX design principles.

• Proficient in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, or Scala.

• Experience with search engine relevance tuning, performance optimization, and analytics tools.

• Strong understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and deploying search services in the cloud.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of working across teams and managing stakeholders.

WE VALUE

• Experience in eCommerce or enterprise search applications.

• Familiarity with Gen AI technologies for intelligent tagging and content recommendation.

• Experience in integrating search solutions with enterprise platforms like SAP Commerce Cloud, Informatica PIM, or other CMS/ERP systems

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more about Honeywell: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity: click here (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.