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.net developer

Nashville, TN

$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 ...

Software Developer Location: Snoqualmie, WA - 4-6 years Application Development Experience ... HBASE, SOLR - Knowledge of hardware architecture - Basic understanding of network concepts ...

Solr, Fruendt, Prometheus · Container orchestration: Kubernetes, GKE, Docker · CI/CD: Jenkins, SonarQube As a developer, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of your software from ...

Senior Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

$126.30K - $166.50K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Engineer with deep expertise in Apache Solr to design, build, and optimize scalable search solutions. This role focuses on improving search performance, relevancy, and ...

Java Developer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$59.75 - $77.50/hr

Java Developer LOCATION:Sunnyvale CA Duration: 6 to 12+ Months Description: Extensive understanding ... Good knowledge and understanding of messaging and search technologies (Kafka, Elastic Search, Solr ...

Sr Websphere Commerce Developer

Fremont, CA

$59.75 - $78.75/hr

... SOLR Some Experience in Databases (Oracle 11i or DB2) Qualifications Web Sphere Commerce , Java EE, Java and Java EE skills (JSP, Servlets, EJB) Additional Information Multiple Openings

C++ Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$53.50 - $72.25/hr

C++ Developer Duration: Full-time Location: New York City, NY 3 years of software development ... as SOLR is a plus but not necessary Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong ...

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How much do solr developer jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 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 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.

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.
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Posted 27 days ago


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Position: Search Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA (Onsite)
Job Description
  • Tech stack: Java, Apache Solr -> OpenSearch (Lucene)
  • Senior Engineer with strong hands-on experience running Apache Solr or ElasticSearch / OpenSearch at scale (> 1B+ documents)
  • Solid understanding of distributed systems internals such as sharding and coordination, along with experience in performance tuning.
  • To assist redesigning the document search index to improve search latencies