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Sitecore Tech Lead

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Sansaone

Kochi Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 4 hours ago · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Sitecore XM upgrade (10.1/10.2 → 10.4) using a side-by-side migration approach across multiple sites.
Define and own the solution architecture for Sitecore XM 10.4 on Sitecore Managed Cloud (Azure).
Drive codebase modernization, including refactoring deprecated APIs, upgrading frameworks, and aligning with Helix principles.
Oversee content migration strategy (DB upgrade, serialization, SPE, hybrid approaches) ensuring zero data loss.
Lead cloud migration from GCP/Rackspace to Azure.
Architect and govern CI/CD pipelines for automated build, deployment, and release management.
Ensure integration readiness, including third-party APIs, authentication, and infrastructure dependencies.
Own performance, scalability, and security architecture (CDN, caching, indexing, WAF, SSL, etc.).
Provide technical leadership to developers, conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members.
Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and stakeholders to ensure smooth cutover, rollback planning, and hypercare support.
Drive risk identification and mitigation across upgrade and migration lifecycle.
Ensure adherence to enterprise standards (security, compliance, accessibility,

DevSecOps).

Skills & Experience

7+ years of experience in Sitecore (XM/XP) with strong architectural exposure.
Proven experience in Sitecore version upgrades (9.x/10.x → 10.4 preferred).
Strong expertise in Sitecore architecture (CM/CD roles, Solr/Azure Search, caching, pipelines).
Hands-on experience with Azure PaaS.
Experience with Sitecore Managed Cloud (SMC) or Sitecore on Azure deployments.
Deep knowledge of .NET (C#), MVC, Web API, and dependency management.
Experience in multi-site Sitecore implementations and environment consolidation strategies.
Strong understanding of content migration tools (SCS, Unicorn, SPE, DB upgrade scripts).
Familiarity with CI/CD, Git workflows, and release management.
Familiarity with cloud-to-cloud migration patterns (GCP/Rackspace → Azure).
Strong troubleshooting skills across code, infrastructure, and integrations.
Experience working in enterprise-scale, multi-vendor environments.