Java + SOLR Developer

The Digital Group Infotech; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital Group Infotech in Pune, India is seeking a skilled Java Developer with hands-on Apache Solr experience to design, build, and optimize backend search solutions. You will work on scalable data-driven applications and integrate Solr with enterprise APIs.

Ideal candidates have strong Java (Core Java, 8+) skills and familiarity with Neo4j and semantic web frameworks like Sesame/RDF4j, contributing to collaborative, agile project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Java and Solr in large-scale search solutions.
• Experience with graph databases (Neo4j) and semantic web tools (Sesame/RDF4j) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Java.
• Implement and manage search solutions using Apache Solr.
• Optimize search indexing, performance, and query handling.
• Work with large datasets and ensure efficient data retrieval.
• Integrate Solr with enterprise applications and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirements and delivery.
• Work with graph databases like Neo4j and semantic data frameworks like Sesame/RDF4j.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance application performance.
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Java Core Java

Apache Solr

RESTful API

Data structures & algorithms

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Maven/Gradle

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Neo4j

Sesame/RDF4j

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer with hands‑on experience in Apache Solr and strong backend development expertise. The ideal candidate should have experience in building scalable search solutions and working with graph databases or semantic web technologies like Neo4j and Sesame/RDF4j. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing search and data‑driven applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java
• Implement and manage search solutions using Apache Solr
• Optimize search performance, indexing, and query handling
• Work with large datasets and ensure efficient data retrieval
• Integrate Solr with enterprise applications and APIs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for requirement analysis and delivery
• Implement data models using graph databases such as Neo4j
• Work with semantic data frameworks like Sesame/RDF4j for RDF data processing
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance application performance
• Follow best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Java (Core Java, Java 8+)
• Hands‑on experience with Apache Solr
• Experience in RESTful API development
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Familiarity with build tools like Maven/Gradle
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Neo4j (Graph Database)
• Knowledge of Sesame / RDF4j (RDF frameworks)
• Understanding of semantic web technologies (RDF, SPARQL)
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is a plus

Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field