Job Description
Search Consultant Atlanta, GA, 2500 Windy Ridge Parkway Southeast, 30339 6-month contract, potential to extend or convert based on performance Reason for need: building out the team Project Details: We are seeking a hands-on, strategic Search Consultant to lead and evolve our internal eCommerce search capabilities . This is an initial 6-month contract with a strong path to full-time employment. The role will focus on optimizing our current search platform while helping guide the evaluation and potential migration to a new solution . Must Have Skills: Deep experience with internal search platforms , particularly Algolia (required) Strong understanding of search algorithms, relevance tuning, ranking strategies, and query optimization Experience supporting or leading platform migrations (e.g., to Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch) Background in e-commerce internal search Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic planning and leadership Experience building or scaling search functions, including defining processes and best practices Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Prior people management experience or readiness to step into a leadership role Day to Day: Own and optimize internal eCommerce search experience across the platform Manage and enhance current implementation in Algolia , including configuration , ranking algorithms, and performance tuning Provide strategic input and technical support in evaluating and potentially migrating to platforms such as Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure search aligns with business goals, merchandising strategies, and customer experience Establish best practices, processes, and governance for search as a core function Lead the development of a scalable search practice , with future responsibility for hiring and managing a team (expected 3–4 direct reports) Work closely with SEO stakeholders to ensure alignment between internal search and broader discoverability strategies Act as a subject matter expert on search technologies , trends , and innovation