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Job#: 3048696
Job Description:
Liferay Senior Software Engineer
Location: Eagan, Minnesota (Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Liferay Senior Software Engineer to create, update, and maintain web and mobile-friendly portal applications. The role involves developing Liferay portlet applications, collaborating with end-users, scheduling migrations, and providing bug fixes. This position is central to the continued development of features and content within the client Liferay web portal.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop portal solutions using Liferay out-of-box portlets, Liferay MVC, and Spring MVC portlets.
• Develop and maintain Liferay portlet applications for web-based and mobile-friendly portals.
• Create and manage Liferay Portal themes and design applications based on UI mock-ups using technologies like CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
• Handle the development, administration, and deployment of n-tier web applications.
• Work with end-users to schedule migrations, identify new features, and provide bug fixes.
• Contribute to Liferay annual upgrades.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Liferay development, administration, and deployment.
• Experience with Liferay versions 7.3 or 7.4.
• Proficiency in full-stack Java development, including server-side languages like Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript, CSS3, HTML5, Node.js, jQuery, and LESS.
• Knowledge of n-tier web applications, including web servers, application servers, and databases.
• Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL.
• Experience with AWS.
• Solid background in Linux and knowledge of Nginx or Apache servers.
• Good writing and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UI/UX principles and basic prototype design.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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