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Ventures Unlimited Inc

SOLR Senior Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$52.50 - $69.25/hr

SOLR Sr. Developer Location : Atlanta, GA Type : Full Time Permanent : Relevant Experience (Yrs) : Have 3+ years of experience on SOLR search engine platform & overall should have 6+yrs of IT ...

Georgia IT Inc

solr admin

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, backend developers, and product ... with Apache Solr and search technologies (Lucene, Elasticsearch). * Proficiency in Java and ...

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Georgia IT Inc

Solr Admin

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Solr Admin Location - NY (Hybrid 3 days) Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, backend developers, and product ...

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Georgia IT Inc

Solr Admin

Title - Solr Admin Location - NY ( Hybrid 3 days) Key Responsibilities: • Design and implement ... backend developers, and product managers. • Write unit and integration tests to ensure code ...

Ztek Consulting INC

Solr Admin

New York, NY · On-site

Solr Admin Location: New York Position Type: Contract Duration: 6 / 12 Month Work Type: Onsite Rate ... backend developers, and product managers. • Write unit and integration tests to ensure code ...

ADDSOURCE

Apache Solr Lead / Architect

Irving, TX · On-site

$53 - $72.75/hr

Educational Qualifications: - Engineering Degree BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc. Technical certification ... Solr performance tuning JVM tuning and memory management Capacity planning and scaling strategies

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How much do solr developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for solr developer in the United States is $52.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.38 and $64.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Solr Developers face when optimizing search performance in large-scale applications?

Solr Developers often encounter challenges related to indexing large volumes of data efficiently and ensuring fast query response times as datasets grow. Tuning schema design, managing distributed search (sharding and replication), and optimizing caching strategies are key aspects that require ongoing attention. Collaboration with DevOps and data engineering teams is usually necessary to address infrastructure bottlenecks and to monitor performance metrics. Staying current with Solr updates and best practices is also important for maintaining robust and scalable search solutions.

What are Solr Developers?

Solr Developers are software professionals who specialize in designing, developing, and maintaining search applications using Apache Solr, an open-source search platform. They configure Solr for indexing and searching large volumes of data, optimize search performance, and integrate Solr with other systems. Their role often includes creating custom search features, managing data schema, and ensuring scalability and reliability of search functionalities in web or enterprise applications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Solr Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Solr Developer, you need strong programming skills in Java, experience with search technologies, and a solid understanding of indexing, querying, and data modeling concepts. Familiarity with Apache Solr, related tools (such as ZooKeeper), and experience with RESTful APIs and cloud platforms are typically required. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set standout Solr Developers apart. These skills ensure efficient search solution implementation, system scalability, and seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Infographic showing various Solr Developer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 9% Full Time, 2% Temporary, 87% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,905 per year, or $52.8 per hour.
AIA Tech Solr Developer

AIA Tech Solr Developer

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Santa Clarita, CA • On-site

$53.25 - $68.75/hr

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1. Job Title :Cognizant is looking for Solr Developer 2. Job Summary :Sr SOLR Developer Relevant Experience (Yrs) - 5+ years of experience in Java development with fundamentals in design patterns security and front end development - Experience with J2EE and Spring required - Full stack development including Java Apache Solr Spring Hibernate SQL and No-SQL databases jQuery ExtJS CSS RESTful Web Services - Experience on solr as part of cloudera distribution is an added advantage Technical/Functional Skills 3. Shift :09:00 AM to 06:00 PM PST 4. Roles & Responsibilities :Experience of development and supporting applications on SOLR Technology Platform and Engine configuration - Experience in Java - Exposure to writing and deploying custom components in Solr - Hands on experience with Solr 5.x or higher - Experience in Integrating SOLR Search with Java based applications - Have basic understanding of UML XML Web Services Generic Skills - Ability to take business requirements and develop functional design and help in technical design. - Ability to work with remote teams - Ability to manage project scope. - Ability to ensure quality of the delivered components. - Onshore / Offshore team management - Offshore co-ordination for construction and testing of defects/BRs review and code delivery 5. Demand requires Travel? :No 6. Certification(s) Required :NA
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