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Cogent Infotech Corp

AEM Developer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Web Application Developer/AEM Developer Location : Onsite Employment Type : Contract About Company ... SOLR - SOLR API development * AI Model training and AI front end development * Adobe Jackrabbit Oak

E Logic

Web Application Developer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$50/hr

E-Logic is seeking a skilled and motivated Web Application Developer to support the Sacramento ... Customize and support advanced search functionalities based on the SOLR search engine. * Develop ...

Node.Digital

Full Stack Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Full Stack Developer Location: Chantilly, VA Must have an active TS/SCI FS Poly Looking for a full ... Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years) a.Performing ...

Node.Digital

Full Stack Developer

Chantilly, VA

Full Stack Developer Location: Chantilly, VA Must have an active TS/SCI FS Poly Looking for a full ... Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years) a.Performing ...

Jobsbridge

Java / Hadoop Developer

San Francisco, CA

Work with technologies like Hadoop, Solr and Cassandra Work with enormous data sets, data mine and ... Must have a strong knowledge of Java and Hadoop programming experience Experience with Java EE, JMS ...

Node.Digital

Full Stack Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

Full Stack Developer Location: Chantilly, VA Must have an active TS/SCI FS Poly Looking for a full ... Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years) a. Performing ...

Jobsbridge

Java Web Developer

Boston, MA

CSS, Developer, Development, HTML, J2EE, Java, JavaScript, Libraries, Management, SOAP, Solr ... Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equiliem

Java Back End Developer

Omaha, NE · On-site

$48.25 - $62.75/hr

Java Back End Developer Relocation is fine Location: Omaha, Nebraska - Onsite 5 days Duration ... Java 8/17, Spring Boot, Rest Apis, Solr, OpenSearch, Apache Spark, Grafana, Cassandra, Linux Basic ...

Resource Logistics, Inc

Java Developer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$46.25 - $60/hr

Company Description Role: (SOLR / NUTCHIS CANDIDATE) Location: Richardson, TX Duration: 6 + Months Candidate Description: Technical Skills (required) : SOLR / NUTCH , JSP , JAVA, jQuery Experience ...

Resource Logistics, Inc

Java Developer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$46.25 - $60/hr

Role: (SOLR / NUTCHIS CANDIDATE) Location: Richardson, TX Duration: 6 + Months Candidate Description: Technical Skills (required) : SOLR / NUTCH , JSP , JAVA, jQuery Experience Level : Expert in SOLR ...

CERES Group

API Developer

Boston, MA · On-site

We are looking for API developers for a rich internet application for the investment management ... The candidate will be responsible for data imports from multiple sources, using Solr / REST API ...

NewGen

Full Stack Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

We are looking for a Full Stack Developer to support a backend development team focused on ... Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years): * Performing ...

Redolent, Inc

Java Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $77.50/hr

One of our direct client is urgently looking for a Java Developer @ Sunnyvale CA TITLE: Java ... Solr, Kafka, Mem Cache, etc.) and/or Big Data frameworks (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Storm, etc ...

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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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Software Engineer (Java, Spark, Python, SOLR, Elastic) - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Software Engineer (Java, Spark, Python, SOLR, Elastic) - TS/SCI w/ FS Poly

Leading Path Consulting

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

*Active TS/SCI w/ Poly required prior to applying
Description:
Looking for a full stack developer supporting a backend development team focused on middleware and backend services.
Requirements
Mandatory Skills
1. Intermediate to Expert level experience in Solr or Elastic Search (minimum 3 years)
a. Performing schema updates
b. Possessing significant knowledge & experience in submitting Lucene queries
c. Possessing significant knowledge & experience on how Solr/Elastic shards work
d. Possessing significant experience tuning Solr/Elastic for performance and query optimization
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a big data environment using tools such as Hadoop, Pyspark, Spark, and Hbase (prefer at least two of the list)
3. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, back-end Java development experience (not Javascript or Springboot) implementing code that undergoes code reviews, unit testing, integration testing and deployed to a production environment
4. College degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree
Optional Skills
• Demonstrated experience working with several AWS services.
• Demonstrated experience with JIRA and GITHUB.
Benefits
Leading Path is an award-winning Information Technology and Management Consulting firm focused on providing solutions in process, technology, and operations to our government and Fortune 500 clients. We offer a professional and family friendly work environment with a strong work-life balance. Leading Path provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including fully paid medical/dental/vision premiums, generous PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, 6% 401K contribution, annual training and tuition reimbursement, SPOT Award bonuses, regular team events, opportunities for professional growth and advancement and much more!

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