Java Developer - Liferay

Job Summary :

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Java Developer with strong exposure to Liferay DXP and full-stack development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and deploying high-performance Java-based applications while also working on Liferay portal solutions. A Liferay certification is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities :

- Develop, test, and deploy scalable and high-performance Java-based applications.

- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and services using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.

- Work on Liferay DXP for portal development, customization, and integration.

- Customize and extend Liferay themes, portlets, hooks, and modules as per business requirements.

- Integrate applications with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong emphasis on performance optimization and scalability.

- Implement security best practices for backend services and APIs, ensuring data protection and secure access control.

- Work collaboratively with front-end developers for seamless integration of user interfaces and backend functionality.

- Participate in code reviews, contribute to system architecture discussions, and maintain development standards.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams to support and improve CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements for software development practices.

- Ensure smooth functioning of production systems by identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Hibernate.

- Solid knowledge of REST API development and integration techniques.

- Experience with LifeRay DXP (customization, configuration, and extension development).

- Understanding of front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React or Angular - desirable.

- Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, or similar tools.

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- LifeRay Certification is a strong advantage.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.

- Prior experience working in enterprise or customer-facing applications using Liferay.