Lead Software Engineer – Search Platform

We're seeking a hands-on Search Platform Engineering Lead to serve as the technical lead for Kroger's Search Core team.

In this role, you will guide implementation decisions and software delivery for our search platform—designing and evolving data pipelines and core services in Java and Python that power high‑scale, low‑latency search experiences across Kroger's digital channels.

You'll partner closely with Search Architect, product management, data engineering, and possible ML teams to deliver resilient, observable services; set engineering standards; and mentor developers while leading the team through design reviews, implementation, and production support.

The role will ensure our search platform is performant, reliable, and easy to extend.

Accountable for proactively leading or supporting software engineering activities that create deliverables that guide the direction, development, and delivery of software solutions that meet business needs.

Provide leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design tasks required to deliver critical business solutions.

Develop target-state guidance (i.e., reusable standards, design patterns, guidelines, individual parts, and configurations) to evolve the organization's development process.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and, safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names.

As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit.

With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter.

That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life.

We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow.

If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you.

Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more.

We'll help you thrive, with access to:


* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.


* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.


* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, c...