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We, at Turing, are looking for experienced remote Apache Solr developers who can design, develop and maintain new search functionalities and fault-tolerant applications. Here’s your opportunity to work with elite U.S. companies and collaborate with top professionals across the globe.

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Job responsibilities

  • Design, develop and maintain new search functionalities in the application
  • Design, develop and improve open-source search APIs and SDKs
  • Develop and maintain advanced query rewriting functionality
  • Write automated unit test cases for Solr search engine
  • Design, develop, review & test Solr search engine in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience working as an Apache Solr developer (rare exceptions for highly skilled developers)
  • In-depth understanding of SOLR, ElasticSearch, and Lucene
  • Proficient in Java, JVM tuning, and debugging
  • Good knowledge of automation and tooling using Python or Java
  • Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) with a 4 hour overlap with US time zones
  • Fluency in English to communicate effectively with engineering leaders

Preferred skills

  • Understanding of Linux for debugging tools and performance tuning
  • Knowledge of containers such as Kubernetes or Docker is a plus
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure
  • Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

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How to become an Apache Solr developer ?

Most current programs have the ability to search as a fundamental feature. They must let the end-user quickly locate what they're looking for while incorporating massive volumes of data. To integrate search functionality, DevOps must move beyond traditional databases with complicated and non-user-friendly (even if clever and inventive) SQL query-based solutions.

Searching On Lucene with Replication (Apache Solr) is a free, open-source search engine based on the Apache Lucene framework. It has been accessible since 2004 and is one of the most popular search engines available today. It is an Apache Lucene subproject. Solr, on the other hand, is more than a search engine; it's also frequently used as a document-based NoSQL database with transactional support, as well as a key-value store.

Solr is a Java-based search engine with RESTful XML/HTTP and JSON APIs and client libraries for a variety of programming languages, including Java, Phyton, Ruby, C#, PHP, and others. Solr is used to create search-based and big data analytics applications for websites, databases, and files.

What is the scope of Apache Solr development?

Solr is a search platform that is open-source and may be used to create search apps. It was constructed on top of Lucene (a full-text search engine). Solr is an enterprise-ready, fast, and scalable search engine. Solr-based apps are smart and provide excellent performance.

Yonik Seely invented Solr in 2004 to improve the search capabilities of CNET Networks' corporate website. It became an open-source project under the Apache Software Foundation in January 2006. Solr 6.0, the most recent version, was published in 2016 and added support for parallel SQL query execution.

Hadoop and Solr may work together. Solr assists us in discovering the essential information from such a vast source since Hadoop manages a large volume of data. Solr may be used for more than just searching. It can also be used to store data. It is a non-relational data storage and processing technique, like other NoSQL databases.

In a nutshell, Solr is a scalable, ready-to-use search/storage engine that is geared for searching massive amounts of text-based data.

What are the roles and responsibilities of an Apache Solr developer?

To design and construct the next generation of a company's mobile apps, Apache Solr developers cooperate with a team of skilled engineers. In order to produce the product, other app developments and technical teams collaborate closely with the developers.

After securing remote Apache Solr developer jobs, a developer's key tasks are as follows:

  • Create, maintain, and improve new search features in the program.
  • Create, refine, and maintain open-source search APIs and SDKs.
  • Create and maintain powerful query rewriting capabilities.
  • For the Solr search engine, create automated unit test cases.
  • In conjunction with cross-functional teams, design, create, evaluate, and test the Solr search engine.

How to become an Apache Solr developer?

Let's have a look at the processes to become an Apache Solr developer. To begin, keep in mind that working as an Apache Solr developer does not necessitate any academic degree. Whether you're a graduate or non-graduate, brilliant or inexperienced, you can grasp Apache Solr programming and make a career out of it. Practical experience and understanding of appropriate technical and non-technical abilities are all that are required.

You may have heard, though, that remote Apache Solr developer positions need a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. This is true for a variety of reasons. For starters, you'll have a fundamental grasp of all technologies. Second, a degree guarantees a developer's competence in the subject, giving you an advantage over other applicants in interviews.

Let's have a look at the skills and strategies that can help you land Apache Solr developer jobs.

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Skills required to become an Apache Solr developer

To fetch high-paying Apache Solr developer jobs, the first step is to learn the following skills.

1. Linux

Linux is also often used as a development environment's base. You can't always create and test your code on a local workstation; you'll need a real-world environment that simulates how your app will be used. Because you can't put untested code into production without jeopardizing your company, you'll need to use a test environment. This usually refers to Linux.

In the real world, basic Linux abilities are useful in a variety of situations. If you're going to do any programming with Ruby on Rails, you'll need to know how to unpack and configure it to set up your environment. You'll need to know how to test and discover errors if you're creating code for the Linux platform.

2. Docker or Kubernetes

Docker makes "creating" containers simple, but Kubernetes enables real-time container management. Docker is a tool for packaging and distributing software. To start and scale your app, use Kubernetes. With fewer containers, startups and small businesses can generally manage them without Kubernetes, but as their infrastructure demands grow, so will the number of containers, making management more challenging. This is where Kubernetes enters the picture.

Docker and Kubernetes are digital transformation enablers and technologies for contemporary cloud architecture when used together. For speedier application deployments and releases, using both has become the new industry standard. Understanding the high-level differences between Docker and Kubernetes is crucial when developing your stack.

3. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an Amazon cloud service platform that helps businesses grow and succeed by providing computing, storage, delivery, and other capabilities. These domains might be utilized as services on a cloud platform that can be used to build and deploy a wide range of apps.

Microsoft Azure is a cloud service platform developed by Microsoft that offers services in a variety of disciplines, including computing, storage, database, networking, developer tools, and other features that help businesses grow and prosper. Developers and software personnel utilize Azure services such as PaaS (platform as a service), SaaS (software as a service), and IaaS (infrastructure as a service) to create, deploy, and manage cloud services and applications.

4. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking is the capacity to evaluate and arrange information in order to solve complex problems. Analytical minds can see patterns in data, which can lead to novel solutions. They know how to transform noisy data and information into useful information.

If you want to be a developer, you should start improving your analytical abilities now. In the end, it's all about putting together small details to form a broader image. Gathering data and searching for trends may also assist you in anticipating how the product will need to change. Godspeed!

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How to get remote Apache Solr developer jobs?

Athletes and Apache Solr developers share many similarities. They must practice successfully and on a regular basis in order to be the greatest in their field. They should also put in enough effort to improve their talents over time. When practicing, Apache Solr developers should enlist the support of an Apache Solr expert who is successful in the area, as well as employ more effective practice strategies. Knowing how much to practice as an Apache Solr developer is critical. So enlist the services of an Apache Solr developer and keep an eye out for burnout indications!

Turing provides the top remote Apache Solr developer jobs to help you reach your professional goals as an Apache Solr developer. We allow you to work on challenging technical and business challenges utilizing cutting-edge technology, allowing you to swiftly enhance your abilities. Get full-time, long-term remote Apache Solr developer employment with greater income and professional progress by joining a network of the world's greatest Apache Solr developers.

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Turing's commitments are long-term and full-time. As one project draws to a close, our team gets to work identifying the next one for you in a matter of weeks.

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Turing allows you to work according to your convenience. We have flexible working hours and you can work for top US firms from the comfort of your home.

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Working with top US corporations, Turing developers make more than the standard market pay in most nations.

How much does Turing pay their Apache Solr developers?

Every Apache Solr developer may set their own pace on Turing. Turing, on the other hand, will suggest a pay to the Apache Solr developer at which we are certain we will be able to offer you a lucrative and long-term opportunity. Our compensation suggestions are based on our research into market conditions as well as consumer desire.

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Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Computer-Using Agent (CUA) to perform structured automation tasks within Ubuntu-based virtual desktop environments. In this role, you will interact with real desktop applications using Python-based GUI automation tools, execute workflows with high accuracy, and document every step taken.

This is a hands-on execution role ideal for candidates who are comfortable working with Linux systems, virtualization tools, and repeatable task workflows in a controlled environment.


What Does the Day-to-Day Look Like?

  • Set up and operate Ubuntu virtual machines using VMware or VirtualBox
  • Automate mouse and keyboard interactions using Python-based GUI automation (e.g., PyAutoGUI)
  • Execute predefined workflows across various Ubuntu desktop applications
  • Ensure tasks are completed accurately and can be reproduced consistently
  • Capture and document all actions, steps, and outcomes in a structured format
  • Collaborate with the delivery team to refine automation scenarios and workflows

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with Ubuntu/Linux desktop environments
  • Working knowledge of PyAutoGUI or similar GUI automation frameworks
  • Basic Python scripting and debugging skills
  • Familiarity with VMware or VirtualBox
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow step-by-step instructions
  • Clear documentation and reporting skills

Application Domains

You will be expected to perform automation tasks across the following Ubuntu-based environments:

  • os – Core Ubuntu desktop environment
  • chrome – Ubuntu with Google Chrome
  • gimp – Ubuntu with GIMP
  • libreoffice_calc – LibreOffice Calc
  • libreoffice_writer – LibreOffice Writer
  • libreoffice_impress – LibreOffice Impress
  • thunderbird – Thunderbird email client
  • vlc – VLC media player
  • vs_code – Visual Studio Code

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

  • Fully remote work.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.

Offer Details:

  • Commitments Required: 40 hours per week with 4 hours of overlap with PST. 
  • Engagement  type  : Contractor assignment (no medical/paid leave)
  • Duration of contract : 2 month
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About the Client

Our mission is to bring community and belonging to everyone in the world. We are a community of communities where people can dive into anything through experiences built around their interests, hobbies, and passions. With more than 50 million people visiting 100,000+ communities daily, it is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet.

About the Team

The Ads Content Understanding team’s mission is to build the foundational engine for interpretable and frictionless understanding of all organic and paid content on our platform. Leverage state-of-the-art applied ML and a robust Knowledge Graph (KG) to extract high-quality, monetization-focused signals from raw content — powering better ads, marketplace performance, and actionable business insights at scale.

We are seeking a Knowledge Graph Expert to help us grow and curate our KG of entities and relationships, bringing it to the next level.


About the Role


We are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Knowledge Graph Curator. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of AI automation and human judgment. You will not only manage incoming requests from partner teams but also proactively shape the growth of our Knowledge Graph (KG) to ensure high fidelity, relevance, and connectivity. You will serve as the expert human-in-the-loop, validating LLM-generated entities and ensuring our graph represents the "ground truth" for the business.

 

Key Responsibilities


  • Onboarding of new entities to the Knowledge Graph maintained by the Ads team
  •  Data entry, data labeling for automation of content understanding capabilities
  • LLM Prompt tuning for content understanding automation

What You'll Do


1. Pipeline Management & Prioritization

  • Manage Inbound Requests: Act as the primary point of contact for partner teams (Product, Engineering, Analytics) requesting new entities or schema changes.
  • Strategic Prioritization: Triage the backlog of requests by assessing business impact, urgency, and technical feasibility.

2. AI-Assisted Curation & Human-in-the-Loop

  • Oversee Automation: Interact with internal tooling to review entities generated by Large Language Models (LLMs). You will approve high-confidence data, edit near-misses, and reject hallucinations.
  • Quality Validation: Perform rigorous QA on batches of generated entities to ensure they adhere to the strict ontological standards and factual accuracy required by the KG.
  • Model Feedback Loops: Participate in ad-hoc labeling exercises (creation of Golden Sets) to measure current model quality and provide training data to fine-tune classifiers and extraction algorithms.

3. Data Integrity & Stakeholder Management

  • Manual Curation & Debugging: Investigate bug reports from downstream users or automated anomaly detection systems. You will manually fix data errors, merge duplicate entities, and resolve conflicting relationships.
  • Feedback & Reporting: Close the loop with partner teams. You will report on the status of their requests, explain why certain modeling decisions were made, and educate stakeholders on how to best query the new data.


Qualifications for this role:

  • Knowledge Graph Fundamentals: Understanding of graph concepts (Nodes, Edges, Properties)
  • Taxonomy & Ontology: Experience categorizing data, managing hierarchies, and understanding semantic relationships between entities.
  • Data Literacy: Proficiency in navigating complex datasets. Experience with SQL, SPARQL, or Cypher is a strong plus.
  • AI/LLM Familiarity: Understanding of how Generative AI works, common failure modes (hallucinations), and the importance of ground-truth data in training.

Operational & Soft Skills

  • Analytical Prioritization: Ability to look at a list of 50 tasks and determine the 5 that will drive the most business value.
  • Attention to Detail: An "eagle eye" for spotting inconsistencies, typos, and logical fallacies in data.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Ability to translate complex data modeling concepts into clear language for non-technical product managers and business stakeholders.
  • Tool Proficiency: Comfort learning proprietary internal tools, ticketing systems (e.g., Jira), and spreadsheet manipulation (Excel/Google Sheets).


Offer Details


  • Full-time contractor or full-time employment, depending on the country
  • Remote only, full-time dedication (40 hours/week)
  • 8 hours of overlap with Netherlands
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and teamwork
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