Senior Java Developer (Liferay)

About the Position

We are currently looking for a Senior Java Developer with experience in Liferay DXP to join one of our long-term public sector projects for a European Institution. You'll contribute to a highly visible, large-scale platform handling a large document volume, built for performance, availability, and scalability in a distributed, cloud-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using Java 17, and Liferay DXP.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable, responsive platform hosted on Azure and Kubernetes, using microservices and REST APIs.
• Work closely with other developers, business analysts, and architects to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure that UI elements built in Liferay (using CSS/HTML/JS/React) are user-friendly and follow modern web standards.
• Take part in code reviews, update technical documentation, and assist with CI/CD processes.
• Actively contribute to performance optimizations and the evolution of the architecture.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Liferay DXP (including extension, theming, and frontend customization).
• Strong background in Java (ideally Java 17), and REST API development.
• Experience with React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (Azure preferred).
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and distributed architectures.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with Elastisearch and/or Chatbot integration.

We Offer

• Full-time position with flexible in-person requirements to encourage collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and communities.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, high-visibility project for a European Institution.

About the Company

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