Senior Java Developer

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Java Developer to join one of our long-term public sector projects for a European Institution. You will contribute to a large-scale, high-visibility platform designed for performance, availability, and scalability, handling a significant volume of documents in a distributed, cloud-based environment.

THE WORK:

• Design, develop, and maintain distributed applications using Java 17, Spring, Elasticsearch and Liferay DXP.
• Contribute to the development of a scalable, responsive platform hosted on Azure and Kubernetes, using microservices and REST APIs.
• Work closely with other developers, business analysts, and architects to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Ensure that Liferay customization follows modern web standards.
• Take part in code reviews, update technical documentation, and assist with CI/CD processes.
• Actively contribute to performance optimizations and the evolution of the architecture.

Our roles require in-person time to encourage collaboration, learning, and relationship-building with clients, colleagues, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Strong background in Java (preferably Java 17), Spring Framework, and REST API development.
• Experience with Elasticsearch and integrating it into applications is a plus.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and cloud platforms, with a preference for Azure.
• Good understanding of PostgreSQL and distributed architectures.
• Knowledge of messaging systems like RabbitMQ is a plus.
• Experience with Liferay (including extension, theming and frontend customization) and Chatbot integration is a plus.
• Experience with React, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript is an asset.