Job Title : Liferay Tech Lead
Location : Hyderabad Preffered ( Open to Remote also)
Experience : 8+ years (with 3+ years in Liferay 7.x, specifically 7.4)
Employment Type : Contract - 3months
Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Liferay Tech Lead with deep expertise in Liferay 7.4 , particularly in on-premises migrations and custom development . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing optimal solutions, leading development efforts, and providing technical guidance to the team. Strong debugging and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to define and communicate solution approaches effectively.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions on Liferay 7.4 .
- Drive and manage on-premise migration projects from earlier Liferay versions or other platforms.
- Architect and implement custom modules, hooks, themes, and integrations.
- Perform code reviews , enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership in resolving complex issues and debugging production problems.
- Define and document solution approaches , architecture diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Ensure performance optimization, security compliance, and adherence to SLAs.
- Stay updated with Liferay product updates and industry trends.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Proven experience with Liferay 7.4 , including on-premise setup, migration, and customization .Strong understanding of Liferay architecture , OSGi framework, and modular development.Hands-on experience with Java, JSP, Spring, REST APIs , and front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JS).Expertise in designing optimal solutions tailored to Liferay’s capabilities and limitations.Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills across the full stack.Experience with CI / CD pipelines , version control (Git), and build tools (Maven / Gradle).Familiarity with database design , performance tuning, and caching strategies.Strong communication and leadership skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Liferay certification(s) is a plus.Exposure to Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Confluence.