Liferay Developer (Temporary Contract)

About you

You are someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests and be able to grow professionally.

• Note: This is a 3-month contract position with the possibility of extension, based on performance and project needs.

You bring to Applaudo the following competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience working with Java-based platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Liferay DXP as both administrator and developer.
• Proven experience performing Liferay upgrades, deployments, and DevOps-related tasks.
• Strong fundamentals in Java, JSP, and Portlet development.
• Experience integrating Okta with Liferay, including OIDC-based authentication and user synchronization.
• Solid background in performance tuning and remediation of technical debt in enterprise portals.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments.
• English is a requirement, as you will be working directly with US-based clients.
• Experience working in Linux environments with Tomcat and MySQL is a plus.
• Working knowledge of REST API integrations and Spring-based services supporting Liferay is a plus.

You will be accountable for the following responsibilities:

• Lead and support initiatives to address accumulated technical debt, including Liferay DXP upgrades and performance improvements.
• Implement and maintain identity integrations between Liferay and Okta, migrating authentication flows to OIDC standards.
• Manage DevOps processes for Liferay DXP deployments, ensuring stable and repeatable releases.
• Contribute to custom portal development as required by the business.
• Collaborate in architectural refinement and solution design for scalable, high-traffic environments.
• Apply agile practices while working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Participate in documentation efforts throughout the SDLC to ensure platform maintainability and knowledge continuity.

• Hands-on Liferay DXP experience.
• Proven Liferay DevOps for upgrades and deployments.
• Liferay performance tuning.
• Okta integration experience.

Here at Applaudo Studios values as trust, communication, respect, excellence and team work are our keys to success. We know we are working with the best and thus treat each other with respect and admiration without asking.

Submit your application today, and don't miss this opportunity to join the Best Digital team in the Region!

We truly appreciate all the hard and outstanding work our team makes every day at Applaudo Studios, and that's why the perks that we offer, are deeply thought and designed as a way to thank them for their commitment and excellence.

Some of our perks and benefits:

• Celebrations
• Special discounts*
• Entertainment area*
• Modern Work Spaces*
• Great work environment
• Private medical insurance*

*Benefits may vary according to your location and/or availability. Request further information when applying.