Liferay Platform Engineer

*** Freelance Liferay Platform Engineer (OUTSIDE IR35) ***

📍 Hybrid: 2 Days On-Site (Glasgow) | 3 Days Remote

💼 Freelance Contract | Outside IR35

We are looking for a Liferay Platform Engineer to join our team on a freelance basis, operating in a hybrid working model (2 days on-site in Glasgow, 3 days remote per week). This is a hands-on platform engineering and operations role (not development), focused on ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous evolution of the Liferay platform.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Configure, maintain, and operate the Liferay platform and supporting environments.
• Manage and oversee deployments, patches, and version upgrades.
• Monitor performance, respond to incidents, and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Integrate with authentication systems, APIs, and monitoring tools.
• Uphold security and operational compliance.
• Work closely with development teams to support platform changes and rollouts.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation.

Who We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in Liferay platform engineering (ideally Liferay DXP).
• Solid background in Java-based platforms and API integrations.
• Comfortable with Linux system administration, application servers, and databases.
• Experienced with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern monitoring tools.
• Strong problem-solver with a proactive mindset.
• Fluent in English and highly collaborative.

Key Details:

• Contract Type: Freelance
• Location: Hybrid – 2 days in Glasgow office / 3 days remote
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Start Date: ASAP

🔗 Interested or know someone who might be? Apply now or message us directly. We’re moving fast!