SOLR Senior Developer

Ventures Unlimited Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventures Unlimited Inc is seeking a full-time permanent role in Atlanta, GA, focused on configuring and supporting SOLR Platform implementation. The successful candidate will analyze requirements, prepare design documents, and manage remote project teams.

With a minimum of 3 years of SOLR experience and a strong IT background, the candidate should excel at coding and testing application components. The role also demands proficiency in Java and PERL programming, as well as knowledge of eCommerce technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of SOLR search engine platform experience; total 6+ years of IT experience.
• Experience in developing and supporting applications on SOLR, including platform and engine configuration.
• Ability to manage project scope effectively.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support SOLR Platform implementation.
• Analyze new requirements, assess business impact, prioritize work.
• Prepare design documents or technical specifications.

Skills

SOLR search engine platform experience

Java programming

PERL programming

eCommerce technology knowledge

UML knowledge

XML knowledge

Job description

Ventures Unlimited is a service centric organization. Our success begins with our ability to apply our relationships, leverage technologies, and identify talent - often in combination - to an endless array of real-world customer needs

Job Description

Location : Atlanta, GA

Type : Full Time Permanent

Job Description :

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and support SOLR Platform implementation, support business users in fine-tuning the existing implementation and maintaining rules.
• Analyze new requirements, assess business impact, prioritize work, and estimate effort.
• Prepare low-level and high-level design documents or technical specifications.
• Code and test application components (unit and system test).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of SOLR search engine platform experience; total 6+ years of IT experience.
• Experience in developing and supporting applications on SOLR, including platform and engine configuration.
• Experience configuring and maintaining SOLR.
• Programming experience in Java and PERL.
• Experience integrating SOLR with eCommerce platforms such as IBM WCS or Java-based applications.
• Implementation and support experience.
• Experience with Endeca (added advantage).
• Good knowledge of eCommerce technology and architecture.
• Basic understanding of UML, XML, and Web Services.
• Experience in retail domain (added advantage).
• Ability to take business requirements and develop functional design and assist in technical design.
• Ability to work with remote teams and manage project scope.
• Ability to ensure quality of the delivered components.
• Experience in onshore/offshore team management, capacity planning, and offshore coordination for defect/BR construction and testing.