Sr. Liferay Developer

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Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Liferay 7.4
REST
SOAP
web services
JavaScript
DevOps

Job Details

Youngsoft, Inc. ( is a global software solutions IT company, delivering digital enterprise business betterment since 1996. Through collaborative engagement and discovery with our clients and vendors, we co-create industry specialized digital products, applications software, process, programs, and project outcomes. Headquartered in metro-Detroit, we leverage "pods" of Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Solutions Architects, Software Engineers, and Project Managers, fused with HyperCare through our Global Support Centers. Through inclusivity, we share a singular vision to deliver world-class measurable upside results to our customers. It takes a village come join ours!

This is 6-12 Months contract to hire position.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Liferay Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level web applications using Liferay 7.4. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, Liferay portal customization, and API integrations, as well as experience working within an AWS-based cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop custom portlets, hooks, themes, and layouts in Liferay 7.4.
  • Integrate third-party APIs and back-end services using REST and SOAP web services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define architecture, and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Optimize and maintain Liferay portals for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Implement AWS services (such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) to support and deploy Liferay applications.
  • Manage and configure Liferay environments including user permissions, workflows, and content structures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Liferay applications and integrations.
  • Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience with Java/J2EE and web application development.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Liferay, preferably version 7.4.
  • Strong understanding of Liferay architecture, frameworks (OSGi), and extension mechanisms.
  • Experience with RESTful and SOAP API integration.
  • Familiarity with AWS services and deploying applications in cloud environments.
  • Proficiency with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or Angular is a plus).
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern development workflows.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Liferay certification is a plus.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards and secure coding practices.

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