Lucidworks Fusion SME

HarmonyTech; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

HarmonyTech Inc. in the National Capital Region (Washington DC) seeks a Lucidworks Fusion SME to lead design and optimization of enterprise search. You will build scalable search platforms using Fusion, Solr, and relevance tuning, and oversee ingestion, indexing, and ML-driven improvements.

The role requires strong coding expertise (Java/Python), REST/JSON data integration, and cloud familiarity. U.S. citizenship is required; hybrid work near DC is typical with collaboration across federal and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Lucidworks Fusion
• Expertise in Apache Solr, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with Java or Python
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and data integration
• Experience with relevance tuning, boosting, ranking, and signals
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of search architecture and distributed systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain search solutions using Lucidworks Fusion and Apache Solr
• Configure and optimize pipelines, signals, and query processing for relevance tuning
• Implement data ingestion workflows from multiple structured and unstructured data sources
• Develop and manage Fusion apps, collections, and indexing strategies
• Perform relevance tuning using signals, synonyms, and ML models
• Integrate Fusion with enterprise systems (CMS, eCommerce platforms, APIs, databases)
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot search/indexing issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and best practices for search architecture

Skills

Lucidworks Fusion

Apache Solr

Java

Python

REST APIs

JSON

Data integration

Relevance tuning

Cloud platforms

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Info Tech or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

REST APIs

JSON

Big data workflows

Job description

HarmonyTech Inc. looking for a Lucidworks Fusion SME to lead the design and optimization of enterprise search solutions. This role requires strong expertise in Lucidworks Fusion, Apache Solr, and relevance tuning to build scalable and high-performing search platforms. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize search solutions using Lucidworks Fusion to deliver high-performance, scalable, and intelligent search experiences.

Position is based in the National Capital Region (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia) and requires U.S. citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain search solutions using Lucidworks Fusion and Apache Solr
• Configure and optimize pipelines, signals, and query processing for relevance tuning
• Implement data ingestion workflows from multiple structured and unstructured data sources
• Develop and manage Fusion apps, collections, and indexing strategies
• Perform relevance tuning using signals, synonyms, and machine learning models
• Integrate Fusion with enterprise systems (CMS, eCommerce platforms, APIs, databases)
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to search and indexing
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership and best practices for search architecture

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Lucidworks Fusion
• Expertise in Apache Solr, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with Java, Python, or similar programming languages
• Knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, and data integration techniques
• Experience with relevance tuning, boosting, ranking, and signals
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of search architecture and distributed systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning in search/recommendation systems
• Knowledge of Kafka, Spark, or streaming technologies
• Experience in eCommerce or large-scale content platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Lucidworks Fusion certification

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Master's degree preferred but not required

About HarmonyTech

We have been delivering information technology services and solutions across the federal government and commercial clients for over a decade. Our employees are the most important assets of our company because they deliver value and care for our clients. We are a company of passionate technologists, constantly evolving in our understanding and application of technology to best fulfill our clients' mission needs. We operate under a flat and efficient organizational structure to ensure our hand-picked consultants have the flexibility to take risks and be innovative. We typically work in small, agile teams as we design and develop solutions to address our clients' business challenges. Our success is measured with every satisfied customer and employee.

Why you want to join us

• You have a passion for solving our customers' complex business problems
• Awesome learning and professional development opportunities
• A culture built on teamwork and excellence

Benefits

HarmonyTech offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• View our full benefits package

Legal

HarmonyTech believes in a policy of equal employment and opportunity for all people based on merit. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Drug Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of HarmonyTech.