Senior OpenSearch / Search Engine Expert (SOLR → OpenSearch Migration)

Job Overview

We are seeking a Senior OpenSearch / Search Engine Expert to lead the migration from SOLR to OpenSearch. We are looking for a consultant who understands architectural and behavioral differences between SOLR and OpenSearch, is able to manage the implications of LTR plugins and can design a scalable, stable, and high-performance OpenSearch solution in a production environment.

Responsibilities

  • Audit and review of the current OpenSearch PoC.
  • Architectural advisory.
  • Definition and optimization of index schemas and queries.
  • Performance and cost optimization.
  • Adaptation and support of the Learning-to-Rank model.
  • Support of production migration.

Qualifications

  • Expert-level knowledge of Amazon OpenSearch Service.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Apache SOLR.
  • Proven experience migrating from SOLR to OpenSearch (architecture design, cluster sizing, sharding, partitioning).
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Index mapping and schema design,
  • Query optimization,
  • Performance tuning,
  • Cluster scaling and cost optimization.
  • Production experience with:
  • Large-scale indexes,
  • High traffic environments (thousands+ RPS).
  • Hands-on experience with Learning-to-Rank (LTR) implementations and ranking plugins.
  • Strong understanding of behavioral and architectural differences between SOLR and OpenSearch, especially in the context of LTR.

Nice to Have

  • E-commerce search experience.
  • Click-through optimization and relevance tuning.
  • Collaboration with ML teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work remotely, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
  • Collaborative environment promoting professional growth and development.
  • Flexible work arrangements supporting remote team management.
  • Unique TEAL culture, relationship- and respect-driven community, non-corporate atmosphere.
  • Agile approach and no bureaucracy.
  • Outstanding integration trips to various places in Europe for all employees.
  • Activities to support your well-being and health.
  • Luxmed Gold Extended medical care and Multisport Plus benefit.

 

ID: 479 job_post.published_on: 08/04/2026
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