Perficient · 6 hours ago
Technical Search Architect (Coveo, Solr, LucidWorks etc.) - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expPerficient is a leading global digital consultancy seeking a Technical Search Architect to lead the design and development of advanced search-driven applications. This role requires deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, guiding cross-functional teams through the full software development lifecycle while optimizing search solutions.
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Responsibilities
Architect and optimize search solutions using platforms like Elasticsearch, Solr, Coveo, Algolia, or Lucidworks
Lead project execution, manage timelines, and oversee the delivery of user stories and features
Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand functional requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
Define project scope, estimate solutions, and determine optimal team structures
Support multiple Agile Scrum teams through planning, scoping, and continuous delivery of new product capabilities
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient code using languages such as Java, C#, or JavaScript
Coordinate with offshore teams and clients to resolve technical dependencies, risks, and issues
Mentor development teams, providing guidance on design, architecture, and best practices
Promote a shared vision and consistent technical practices across teams
Engage with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs
Partner with Technical Architects to define and implement effective technical strategies
Provide technical leadership across projects, influencing direction and driving innovation
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8+ years of professional experience developing applications with some of that time on a focus on Search technologies i.e. Coveo, Solr, Lucidworks etc
At least 2 full-cycle implementations of Search solutions (discovery, design, implementation, optimization) as a Search Architect
Hands on experience with search platforms such as Elasticsearch, Solr, Coveo, Algolia, or Lucidworks and strong programming skills in Java, C#, JavaScript or similar languages
Solid understanding of software delivery methodologies and experience leading teams through implementation
Proven ability to estimate project scope and define team structures
Demonstrated success managing complex or large-scale consulting projects
Skilled in creating and presenting technical documentation
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Passion for mentoring and developing team members
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
Experience working with a globally distributed team and managing offshore teams
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience with authoring, editing and presenting technical documents
Company
Perficient
Perficient is an IT consulting firm that helps companies adapt their systems to third party software products that use internet.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65.3M2024-05-05Acquired
2024-01-17Post Ipo Equity· $4.44M
2022-10-17Post Ipo Equity· $5.18M
Leadership Team
Ed Hofffman
Senior Vice President, North America Business Operations
Hari Madamalla
Vice President
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