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DAn Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA

$55 - $75.25/hr

Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed) We are seeking a skilled DevOps ... Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments. You will be responsible for ...

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DAn Solutions

DevOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$55.75 - $76.25/hr

Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed) We are seeking a skilled DevOps ... Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments. You will be responsible for ...

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GD Resources

Senior Web Developer

Albany, NY · On-site

Configure and optimize Acquia, SearchStax, and SOLR for robust site search. * Perform cross ... months of programming experience with PHP * 5 years and 4 months of experience Web graphical ...

krg technology inc

Alfresco Developer

Bethesda, MD

Alfresco Developer Location: Bethesda, MD Duration: Contract 4 - 8 years of experience in ECM ... Experience in integrating with Security products (SAML, SSO) and Alfresco o Experience with Solr o ...

SHINE Systems

Cleared DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$59.50 - $81.50/hr

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared DevOps Engineer to support our customer in the Aerospace and ... Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments * Administer ...

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Shine Systems

Cleared DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$59.50 - $81.50/hr

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared DevOps Engineer to support our customer in the Aerospace and ... Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments * Administer ...

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SHINE Systems

Cleared DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$90K/yr

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared DevOps Engineer to support our customer in the Aerospace and ... Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments * Administer ...

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SHINE Systems

Cleared DevOps Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

$59.50 - $81.50/hr

SHINE Systems is hiring a cleared DevOps Engineer to support our customer in the Aerospace and ... Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments * Administer ...

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Smarsh

Web Archiving Developer

Portland, OR · On-site

The Smarsh engineering team is seeking new engineers to join the team designing cutting-edge ... Experience with django, Solr, ActiveMQ, fabric, and/or Puppet a plus * Experience with front-end ...

Smarsh

Web Archiving Developer

Portland, OR

The Smarsh engineering team is seeking new engineers to join the team designing cutting-edge ... Experience with django, Solr, ActiveMQ, fabric, and/or Puppet a plus * Experience with front-end ...

HSSSoft

.net developer

Nashville, TN · On-site

$46.50 - $61.50/hr

Understanding of build process, SOLR, SAML and SSO implementation, Angular.js, ETL, Writing Windows ... Education Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Programming, or other related field or ...

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How much do solr developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 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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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer

DAn Solutions

Reston, VA

$55 - $75.25/hr

Full-time

Posted yesterday

Job description

Annapolis Junction, MD; Washington, DC; or Reston, VA area preferred (telework is allowed)

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support the modernization and deployment of a critical government information system. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Nexus Repository management, and building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments.
You will be responsible for automating deployment processes, managing artifact repositories, and orchestrating infrastructure upgrades across Windows Server environments while planning the migration path to AWS cloud infrastructure. Strong expertise in Windows Server administration, AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform), and infrastructure-as-code practices are essential. Experience with containerization strategies for Java applications, configuration management tools, and implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments is highly valued.

Position Responsibilities:


CI/CD & Automation:
•Design, implement, and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments
•Automate deployment processes across development, staging, and production environments
•Manage Nexus Repository for artifact storage and dependency management
•Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions using CloudFormation and/or Terraform


Infrastructure Management:
•Build and maintain Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
•Administer Windows Server environments and orchestrate infrastructure upgrades
•Plan and execute migration strategies from on-premises VMware to AWS cloud infrastructure
•Configure and manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, and related components


Containerization & Security:
•Develop containerization strategies for Java applications
•Implement configuration management tools and practices
•Apply security controls in both on-premises VMware and AWS cloud environments
•Monitor system performance and implement optimization strategies "

Required Qualifications: 
 
•Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines
•Nexus Repository management experience
•Building and maintaining Apache Solr clusters with Zookeeper in production environments
•Strong expertise in Windows Server administration
•Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudFormation/Terraform)
•Infrastructure-as-code practices
•Ability to obtain and/or maintain a TS/SCI government clearance which requires US Citizenship
 
 
Education & Experience Requirements: 

13+ Years of experience in Systems or IT related roles or a highly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.
A bachelor's degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a master's degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

•TS/SCI with an in-scope Polygraph
•Containerization strategies for Java applications
•Configuration management tools
•Implementing security controls in both on-premises VMware and cloud environments

 

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