Icons/clock square OCTOBER 2020 - FEBRUARY 2021
Icons/leader speech BACKEND LEAD
Icons/department 3 ENGINEERS

Recruitment Search System

Build a powerful and efficient search system that enables complex querying while maintaining fast response times and result accuracy

200ms
RESPONSE TIME

Average search latency

99.9%
ACCURACY

Search result relevance

50K+
DAILY SEARCHES

Query volume handled

30%
QUERY TIME

Reduction in search time

Icons/tools TECHNOLOGIES
Elasticsearch PostgreSQL Redis Ruby on Rails Sidekiq AWS
APPROACH & PROCESS

Strategic Implementation

The Search System was developed with a focus on performance and accuracy:

1. Search Architecture
- Implemented Elasticsearch cluster
- Developed indexing strategy
- Created query optimization
- Built relevance tuning
- Designed faceted search

2. Data Processing
- Implemented data normalization
- Developed tokenization
- Created custom analyzers
- Built synonym mapping
- Designed update pipeline

3. Query Processing
- Implemented query building
- Developed filter optimization
- Created aggregation pipeline
- Built scoring system
- Designed results ranking

4. Performance Optimization
- Implemented index optimization
- Developed query caching
- Created shard management
- Built performance monitoring
- Designed resource allocation

IMPLEMENTATION

Solution Design

The implementation focused on creating an efficient and accurate search system:

1. Core Features
- Search Engine
* Complex query handling
* Multi-field search
* Fuzzy matching
* Relevance scoring
* Result ranking
* Faceted navigation
* Filter optimization

- Data Management
* Profile indexing
* Real-time updates
* Data synchronization
* Field mapping
* Type handling
* Version control
* Consistency checks

- Performance Features
* Query optimization
* Result caching
* Connection pooling
* Batch processing
* Load balancing
* Resource management
* Monitoring tools

2. Technical Implementation
- Index Management
* Mapping configuration
* Analyzer settings
* Shard allocation
* Replica management
* Index lifecycle
* Backup strategy
* Recovery procedures

- Query Processing
* Query building
* Filter optimization
* Aggregation handling
* Scoring adjustment
* Result formatting
* Error handling
* Response optimization

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Problem Solving

Key challenges in developing the search system included:

1. Search Relevance
Challenge: Ensuring accurate and relevant search results.
Solution:
- Implemented custom scoring
- Developed relevance tuning
- Created synonym mapping
- Built result validation
- Designed feedback incorporation

2. Performance at Scale
Challenge: Maintaining performance with large data volumes.
Solution:
- Implemented index optimization
- Developed query caching
- Created shard strategy
- Built connection pooling
- Designed resource management

3. Real-time Updates
Challenge: Keeping search results current with frequent updates.
Solution:
- Implemented real-time indexing
- Developed update pipeline
- Created consistency checks
- Built version control
- Designed update propagation

4. Complex Queries
Challenge: Handling complex multi-criteria searches efficiently.
Solution:
- Implemented query optimization
- Developed filter strategy
- Created aggregation pipeline
- Built query builder
- Designed response formatting

IMPACT & RESULTS

Business Value

The Search System achieved significant results:

1. Performance
- 200ms average response time
- 99.9% search accuracy
- 50K+ daily searches handled
- 30% reduction in query time
- Zero downtime updates

2. User Experience
- Faster search results
- More relevant matches
- Better filter options
- Improved suggestions
- Enhanced navigation

3. System Efficiency
- Optimized resource usage
- Reduced server load
- Improved cache utilization
- Better error handling
- Enhanced monitoring

4. Business Impact
- Increased user engagement
- Better match quality
- Reduced bounce rates
- Improved conversion
- Enhanced user satisfaction

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

System Overview

SA

Search system components and data flow

IP

Data processing and indexing workflow

QP

Query handling and optimization

PM

Search performance and metrics tracking

RR

Relevance scoring and result ordering