Search Developer
- Grid Dynamics
- 7 - 12 years
- Hyderabad
- 5 months ago
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Search Developer skilled in Java and Apache SOLR to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable search solutions for enterprise or consumer-facing applications. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize search relevance, speed, and reliability while handling large, complex datasets. Essential functions
Key Responsibilities - Design, implement, and optimize search applications and services using Java and Apache SOLR.
- Develop and maintain SOLR schemas, configurations, indexing pipelines, and query optimization for datasets often exceeding 100 million documents.
- Build and enhance scalable RESTful APIs and microservices around search functionalities.
- Work with business analysts and stakeholders to gather search requirements and improve user experience through advanced search features such as faceting, filtering, and relevance tuning.
- Perform SOLR cluster management, including sharding, replication, scaling, and backup/recovery operations.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to ensure system stability and responsiveness.
- Integrate SOLR with relational and NoSQL databases, streaming platforms, and ETL processes.
- Participate in code reviews, adopt CI/CD processes, and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Stay updated with latest developments in SOLR, Java frameworks, and search technologies.
Qualifications
Required Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development, including frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
- 3+ years of solid experience working with Apache SOLR, including SOLRCloud, schema design, indexing, query parsing, and search tuning.
- Strong knowledge of search technologies (Lucene, Solr) and experience managing large-scale search infrastructures.
- Experience in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
- Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Ability to write efficient, multi-threaded, and distributed system code.
- Strong problem-solving skills and debugging expertise.
- Experience with version control (Git), build tools (Maven/Gradle), and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Would be a plus
Preferred Skills
- Experience with other search platforms like Elasticsearch is a plus.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with streaming platforms such as Kafka.
- Exposure to analytics and machine learning for search relevance enhancement.
- Prior experience in large-scale consumer web or e-commerce search applications.
We offer
- Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
- Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
- Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
- Corporate social events
- Professional development opportunities
- Well-equipped office
Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QARole Category: Software DevelopmentRole: Full Stack DeveloperEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: Grid DynamicsLocation(s): Hyderabad+ View Contact
Keyskills: Computer science Maven Hibernate Version control Debugging Machine learning Schema Apache Analytics SQL
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