Senior Java Developer (Liferay)

TL;DR

Senior Java Developer (Liferay): Developing and maintaining large-scale public sector web applications with an accent on Liferay DXP customization and Java 17 backend services. Focus on building scalable, cloud-native solutions using Azure, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture to ensure high performance and availability.

Location: Must be based in Sofia, Bulgaria (Hybrid role requiring in-person collaboration).

Company

hirify.global is a technology services provider specializing in large-scale public sector projects and digital transformation.

What you will do

• Design and develop web applications using Java 17 and Liferay DXP.
• Build scalable, responsive platforms hosted on Azure and Kubernetes.
• Implement microservices and REST APIs to support high-volume document processing.
• Develop and maintain UI components using React, HTML5, and CSS3 within the Liferay framework.
• Participate in code reviews, CI/CD processes, and technical documentation.
• Optimize system performance and contribute to architectural evolution.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Liferay DXP including extension, theming, and frontend customization.
• Strong background in Java 17 and REST API development.
• Experience with React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, specifically Azure.
• Understanding of PostgreSQL and distributed system architectures.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid model in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Elasticsearch.
• Experience with Chatbot integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on highly visible, large-scale European institutional projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on learning and professional growth.
• Flexible approach to work-life balance.
• Exposure to modern cloud and distributed architecture stacks.