Senior Java Developer (Liferay)

Role Summary

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

THE WORK

• 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.
• Our roles require in-person time to encourage collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

Requirements

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 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.
• Experience working with Elastisearch and/or Chatbot integration is an asset.