Senior Liferay Developer

  • Full-time

Company Description

CODE81 operates autonomously from within the Technology Cluster of Ghobash Group as a highly agile services driven organization, committed to enabling future thinkers. Coding a better future by building the best in-class digital transformation products and solutions, we are dedicated to enriching people’s lives and helping businesses thrive.

Job Description

  1. Liferay Development: Design, develop, test, and maintain Liferay-based web applications, portals, and plugins to meet client requirements.
  2. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, mentoring junior developers and sharing best practices.
  3. Customization: Customize and extend the Liferay platform to create tailored solutions, ensuring they align with client needs and project goals.
  4. Integration: Integrate Liferay applications with third-party systems and external services using APIs and web services.
  5. Performance Optimization: Identify and optimize performance bottlenecks within Liferay applications to ensure scalability and efficiency.
  6. Security: Implement security best practices to safeguard Liferay applications against potential vulnerabilities and threats.
  7. Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and code comments.
  8. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business analysts, project managers, and quality assurance, to deliver high-quality solutions.
  9. Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.
  10. Stay Updated: Stay current with Liferay updates, trends in web development, and emerging technologies to make informed recommendations for improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4-7 years of professional experience in Liferay development.
  • Proficiency in Java and strong experience with Liferay Portal.
  • Experience with Liferay DXP (Digital Experience Platform) is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and RESTful APIs.
  • Familiarity with database design and SQL.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and build tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle).
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Liferay certifications (e.g., Liferay DXP Developer Certification) are a plus.
  • English is mandatory and Arabic is a plus