Role Overview
PTFS is hiring a senior-level SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in Rockville. Part of PTFS's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
SolrCloud Backend Engineer (Remote) Progressive Technology Federal Systems, Inc. (PTFS) has been a leading enterprise Content Services Platform (eCSP) to Federal, Civilian and DoD agencies, has an opening for a SolrCloud Backend Engineer.
Duties: The SolrCloud Backend Engineer serves is responsible for the design, development, and support of custom code and open-source components that power the SolrCloud search engine. The Java-based code includes springboot java services, parsers, query parsers, publisher, consistency check, APIs, monitoring utilities, and XSLT transforms. The candidate will work with state-of-the-art technologies including SolrCloud, Lucene, Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Linux, Groovy, Python, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, DevSecOps, Jenkins, Maven, GitLab, Nexus, Ansible, TDD, BDD, JMeter, and other open-source frameworks.
Skills qualifications (Required): 7+ years of experience as a backend engineer working with the SolrCloud search engine on enterprise-scale information retrieval systems.
Hands-on experience integrating custom Java applications with SolrCloud, along with practical experience using the Spring or Spring Boot framework.
Strong background indexing high-volume content and metadata into SolrCloud.
Experience building and maintaining custom query parsers and request handlers using Lucene APIs.
Solid experience developing REST services and Java-based search API layers with SolrJ.
Expertise in query optimization, caching, and relevance tuning.
Practical experience designing and maintaining schemas, including custom analyzers and tokenizers.
Skilled in troubleshooting multi-tier systems on Linux, profiling Java applications, and tuning the JVM.
Experience creating custom parsers for structured and unstructured content using core Java, regular expressions, and NLP.
Strong XML skills, including JAXP parsing and XSLT/XPath for indexing workflows.
Experience using templating engines and dynamic languages to decorate search results and extend Java APIs, such as Groovy, Scala, or Python.
Monitoring experience with Prometheus and Grafana.
DevOps experience with Git or GitLab, Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, and Nexus.
Experience with TDD or BDD, test automation, and performance testing.
Experience working in Agile teams, including Scrum or Kanban.
Strong written documentation skills.
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Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. Benefits: 15 days paid time off per year
11 paid holidays per year
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) Plan with matching
Tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Referral Bonuses
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance position at PTFS?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to PTFS. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance position at PTFS located?
This position is based in Rockville. PTFS has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance at PTFS earn?
PTFS has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance role at PTFS posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (45 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the SolrCloud Backend Engineer with Security Clearance role at PTFS require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. PTFS lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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