The Role
Design, develop, customize, integrate, and maintain enterprise Liferay DXP/Portal solutions. Build OSGi modules, portlets, themes, layouts, and Service Builder models; integrate REST/SOAP APIs and authentication systems; optimize performance and security; manage upgrades and migrations; troubleshoot production issues; and contribute to code reviews, Agile ceremonies, documentation, and deployment workflows.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an experienced Liferay Developer with 5+ years of hands-on experience to design, develop, and maintain enterprise portal solutions built on the Liferay DXP/Portal platform. The ideal candidate will have strong Java development skills combined with deep expertise in Liferay's architecture, plugin/module development, and portal customization.This role is based in Egypt, working remotely to support the
organization's operations and systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
organization's operations and systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and customize Liferay portals, portlets, themes, and layout templates
• Develop and maintain custom Liferay modules using OSGi framework
• Integrate Liferay with third-party systems and APIs (REST/SOAP)
• Customize Liferay Service Builder for entity/data model creation
• Work on user authentication, SSO integration (SAML/LDAP/OAuth)
• Optimize portal performance, scalability, and security
• Upgrade/migrate Liferay versions (e.g., 6.x/7.x to DXP) as needed
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive front-end themes
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues within SLAs
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions
• Prepare technical documentation for developed modules and workflows
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of overall software development experience, with at least 3+ years dedicated to Liferay
• Strong proficiency in Java, JSP, Servlets, and Spring Framework
• Hands-on experience with Liferay Portal/DXP (7.x preferred), OSGi modules, Service Builder, and Liferay
APIs
• Experience with front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS/React (preferred)
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch/Solr for search customization
• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Knowledge of Liferay theme and layout template development (FreeMarker/Velocity)
• Experience with build tools like Maven/Gradle and version control (Git)
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Liferay Certified Developer certification
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes for Liferay deployment
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Knowledge of headless APIs and Liferay's GraphQL support
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of overall software development experience
- At least 3+ years of dedicated Liferay experience
- Strong proficiency in Java, JSP, Servlets, and Spring Framework
- Hands-on experience with Liferay Portal/DXP, OSGi modules, Service Builder, and Liferay APIs
- Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Experience with AngularJS or React
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch or Solr
- Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle
- Knowledge of Liferay theme and layout template development using FreeMarker or Velocity
- Experience with Maven or Gradle and Git
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Liferay Certified Developer certification
- Experience with Docker or Kubernetes for Liferay deployment
- Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with Jenkins or GitLab CI pipelines
- Knowledge of headless APIs and Liferay GraphQL support
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The Company
What We Do
Smartera 3S Solutions and Systems is an IT services and consulting company that builds software products and provides data-management and data-consulting solutions. Its offerings include banking analytics, big-data integration, business intelligence, advanced analytics, social-engagement and geospatial products, and on-premise or cloud solutions using AI, cloud, IoT, and other technology trends to help organizations improve performance and achieve business objectives through practical innovation.
