Search Engineer

Leidos

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Hybrid
Apache solr and aws opensearch experience
Linux system administration and troubleshooting
Java or python programming skills
Leidos is seeking a Search Engineer to enhance and modernize its enterprise search platform for a federal customer, focusing on software development and operational maintenance of search applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong troubleshooting skills and experience with search technologies, particularly Apache Solr and AWS OpenSearch

Job Summary

  • This role supports and modernizes an enterprise search platform for a Federal customer using technologies like Apache Solr, AWS OpenSearch, and Spark.
  • The engineer is responsible for maintaining indexing SLAs, resolving data issues, and optimizing search relevance while transitioning to cloud-native AI-enabled solutions.
  • Candidates must possess strong operational ownership skills to handle vulnerability remediation, patching, and bulk indexing operations in a production environment.

Matching Summary

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Leidos is seeking a Search Engineer to enhance and modernize its enterprise search platform for a federal customer, focusing on software development and operational maintenance of search applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong troubleshooting skills and experience with search technologies, particularly Apache Solr and AWS OpenSearch.

Salary

Base: $87,100.00 - $157,450.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Apache Solr and AWS OpenSearch experience
  • Linux system administration and troubleshooting
  • Java or Python programming skills
  • Microsoft SQL Server query and validation
  • Apache Spark and Flume pipeline support
  • Search relevance tuning and performance optimization

Nice-to-have

  • Semantic search and vector embedding knowledge
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) implementation
  • Azure Log Analytics monitoring experience
  • GenAI integration for O&M processes
  • Knowledge graph integration with RAG
  • Government regulated environment experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering or enterprise search
  • Ability to clear Public Trust Clearance
  • US eastern time zone availability
  • Annual travel to Washington DC area required

Work Rights

Must have Public Trust Clearance eligibility

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