Liferay Front-End Developer

Position Overview

Liferay Front-End Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain

  web application UIs in Liferay DXP

  .
• Build and implement

  Liferay themes, templates, fragments, client extensions, and style books

  .
• Utilize

  Clay UI, Forms, Fragments, Page Templates, and WCM

  features in Liferay DXP 7.4 to create modern and user-friendly interfaces.
• Design and implement responsive UIs using

  JSP, FTL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and modern frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js)

  .
• Work with

  REST APIs, Liferay Headless APIs, oAuth2, and Basic Authentication

  for front-end integrations.
• Create

  wireframes and prototypes

  to communicate design ideas, workflows, and user journeys.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in

  design workshops

  , and ensure user-centric design principles.
• Ensure

  best practices in UI/UX

  , accessibility, and performance optimization of Liferay applications.
• Work with

  development tools such as Git, Jenkins, Gradle, and Maven

  for version control, builds, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide strong technical input during client interactions, presentations, and project discussions.
• Collaborate with backend developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and server-side components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related issues in production and development environments.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years

  of web application UI development experience with a strong focus on

  Liferay DXP

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  Liferay DXP 7.4 OOTB features

  including Clay UI, Fragments, Forms, Style Books, Page Templates, and WCM.
• Strong expertise in

  HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JSP, FTL, Bootstrap

  , and responsive design.
• Proficiency in

  modern JavaScript frameworks

  (React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with

  RESTful APIs, Liferay Headless APIs, and authentication mechanisms

  (oAuth2, Basic Auth).
• Strong knowledge of

  Liferay theming, templates, and client extensions

  .
• Familiarity with

  DevOps and build tools

  (Git, Jenkins, Gradle, Maven).
• Excellent

  presentation, communication, and client relationship management skills

  .
• Ability to translate business needs into wireframes, prototypes, and intuitive UI flows.

• Java development experience

  is an added advantage.

• Liferay Front-End Developer Certification

  preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of

  UI/UX design principles

  and accessibility standards.
• Knowledge of

  Agile/Scrum methodologies

  for software delivery.
• Ability to work in

  collaborative, client-facing environments

  .
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skill