Senior Liferay Developer, Portal Architect – CMS Focus

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Egypt.

📋 Description

• Design and implement a scalable portal solution tailored for non-technical administrators.

• Leverage Liferay DXP's built-in CMS features to create a decoupled, easily manageable ecosystem for admins.

• Develop Zero-Code Content Management systems allowing for editable content through Liferay's user interface.

• Set up Content Pages and Widget Pages that can be reused by administrators.

• Establish detailed permissions for content editors and administrators.

• Construct custom structures and templates for various content types, such as Blog Posts and Events.

• Create dynamic listing pages that can be managed by admins without any coding required.

• Assemble a library of reusable Liferay Fragments.

• Ensure straightforward combination of fragments for unique page layouts.

• Develop dynamic navigation and site structures that are editable by administrators.

• Configure workflows for content management that cater to non-technical users.

• Install and set up Liferay DXP along with the necessary templates and site initializers.

• Implement forms with fields and validations that can be configured by administrators.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of experience in software development, particularly in Java/J2EE.

• More than 4 years of practical experience in Liferay DXP development, preferably with versions 7.3 or 7.4.

• Demonstrated success in creating a portal that allows content teams to manage the entire site without requiring code changes.

• Extensive knowledge of Liferay CMS, including Web Content Management, Structures, Templates, Fragments, Content Pages, Display Pages, and Collections.

• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), JavaScript (ES6), and responsive design techniques.

• Familiarity with FreeMarker for developing dynamic templates.

• Experience with Liferay Control Panel, Roles/Permissions, Site Templates, and Page Templates.

• Basic understanding of SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MariaDB).

• Experience with Headless CMS: Proficient in using Liferay Headless REST APIs to decouple frontend frameworks (React/Vue) from the administrative experience.

• Knowledge of Liferay 7.4 Client Extensions for customizing the admin user interface.

• Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines for deploying site initializers and fragments.

• Familiar with Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap 5, or React components within Liferay.

• Understanding of Elasticsearch for admin-controlled faceted search.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible work hours and options for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.