Job Description

Job Title: Liferay Consultant

Work Location: Atlanta, GA (Day 1 Onsite)

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Liferay Consultant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Liferay Portal development and customization, with a deep understanding of portal architecture, design, and implementation. As a Liferay Consultant, you will work closely with clients to understand their business requirements and deliver tailored solutions that enhance their digital experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all content publishing processes on the web.
• Provide regular updates to the Regional Corporate Webmaster regarding Indian web developments.
• Analyze data from Google Analytics and prepare monthly performance reports for management review.
• Coordinate with external vendors to ensure they deliver work in line with agreed project scopes.
• Ensure SEO best practices are maintained and collaborate with SEO agencies to optimize the Corporate web.
• Communicate updates on web-related activities, maintain a repository, and align all internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Track, monitor, and publish the performance of nudges across various communication channels.
• Manage internal communications, configuring campaigns on WhatsApp for internal staff through Gupshup, including triggering, tracking, and performance monitoring.
   

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Liferay CMS system (optional).
• Strong knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Matomo, Tableau).
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop and other image editing software.
• Familiarity with Adobe PDF Pro.
• Hands-on experience with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices.
• Experience with CMP configuration tools for managing email, SMS, and data-driven nudges.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools for WhatsApp nudges (Gupshup).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
   

Major Objectives:

• Develop new features, customizations, and enhancements to the core product during client engagements.
• Collaborate with engagement managers or clients to define project scope, produce estimates, and outline deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership in the installation, configuration, and implementation of Liferay's Java-based technologies.
• Work closely with clients to clarify requirements, identify risks with mitigation strategies, and obtain feedback on deliverables.
• Leverage in-depth platform knowledge to recommend new features or modifications based on prior experience.
• Ensure quick, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct engaging Liferay training sessions for key clients.
• Mentor junior team members.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Passion for learning and open-source technologies.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• 4-6 years of experience in technical projects on client sites.
• Strong programming and analytical skills with a solid foundation in Java and Java Servlets.
• 3-5 years of experience with Java, JEE, and web-based technologies (HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript).
• 3-5 years of experience with relational databases and Java frameworks like Spring and Hibernate.
• Experience with tuning JVMs and application servers is a plus.
• Experience with the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, technical specifications, development, testing, and deployment.
• Familiarity with multiple databases and application servers like Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic, or WebSphere.
• Portal development experience with Liferay, WebLogic, or WebSphere is a plus.
• Excellent prioritization, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex business solutions.
• Proven ability to deliver projects and create customer value.
• Experience working within an agile development lifecycle, including testing, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% of the time to client sites.