Lucidworks Fusion SME

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• Lucidworks Fusion certification.

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

If you are interested and feel that you would excel in the position, we invite you to apply. During this phase of our recruiting effort, we will not be able to accept telephone calls. Only those candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. No recruiters please.

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 delivery value and care for our clients. We are a company of passionate technologist constantly evolving in our understanding and application of technology to best fulfill our client’s 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 client’s 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 including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (company contributes 80% of the entire premium)
• 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
• Click the benefits package link above to check out the benefits we offer

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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin 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.