Senior Liferay Developer

The Role  

We are looking for a Senior Liferay Developer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and robust Liferay-based web portals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, high-performance, and user-friendly solutions on the Liferay Digital Experience Platform (DXP). This role requires strong technical leadership, deep Java/Liferay expertise, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. 

Core responsibilities  

• Develop and maintain custom portlets, themes, hooks, and OSGi modules using Liferay best practices. 

• Customize and extend Liferay platform features to meet specific business needs. 

• Integrate Liferay with external systems (e.g., REST APIs, LDAP, SSO, third-party tools). 

• Collaborate with architects and designers to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. 

• Monitor and optimize portal performance, security, and scalability. 

• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices and development standards. 

• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies. 

• Support deployment and configuration in various environments (e.g., Dev, QA, Prod). 

• Stay up to date with the latest Liferay features, tools, and industry trends. 

Requirements

• Technical Expertise: 
  Strong background in Java/J2EE, with deep hands-on experience in Liferay DXP (7.x+), OSGi architecture, and web portal development. 

• Front-End & Integration Skills: 
  Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, and modern frameworks like React or Angular; proven experience with RESTful/SOAP APIs, database technologies, and application servers. 

• Problem-Solving & Ownership: 
  A solution-driven approach with the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues independently. 

• Collaboration & Communication: 
  Clear communicator who works well in a team environment and can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders. 

• Continuous Learning: 
  Enthusiasm for staying current with Liferay releases, Java ecosystem advancements, and digital experience trends. 

• Bonus Points For: 

Liferay Developer Certification 

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or DevOps tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins) 

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development