Software Engineer

About LiferayLiferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,000+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay’s all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.But we don’t just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. This commitment extends beyond our product; Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we’re also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run!About You and this RoleIn this role, you will execute work under general supervision, handling moderately complex engineering challenges to enhance and innovate Liferay’s core web content, asset management, and digital repository capabilities. You are an engineer with solid working knowledge of enterprise software development who takes initiative, independently executes feature projects, and collaborates closely with cross-functional agile teams.If you enjoy solving technical problems and building scalable software that impacts enterprise users globally, this is the position for you.Key ObjectivesWork in a long-term software product. Building strong foundations, delivering the best possible solution and iterating then.Work in an open source distributed company with strong ethical values, sharp vision, in an international environment.Design and implement new features and frameworks for the Liferay Platform and other Liferay products. Your software will be used by thousands of developers and end users around the world.Write high quality and maintainable code. Keeping technical debt under control.Participate in peer review processes, growing along with your teammates. Suggest improvements and be humble enough to accept suggestions. Everyone learns from everyone, no matter how brilliant you are.Use Git and GitHub in a daily basis: branches, merges, rebases, pull-requests, etc.Work closely with UX Designers and Product Managers to implement the shared vision.Required Qualifications+3 years of experience with software engineering best practices: version control, unit testing, etc.Degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.Understand and share the values of agile development.Write high quality code using Java, Freemarker, SQLProficient with Git (or any other DVCS) and related branching patterns: git-flow, pull-requests, rebases, etc.Experience writing enterprise-level code in one or more programming languages.You have strong learning skills; if you don’t know something, you’re willing (and capable) of learning it.Fully comfortable working in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Some of your teammates will be in the Americas, Asia or Europe.Good communication skills. You can clearly explain complex technical subjects to other people.Preferred QualificationsPrevious experience working on a DXP platform or Liferay Portal 7.0+Experience developing in Javascript (React)Understand and share the values of agile development.You are open to write Typescript for our frontend applications too (API Explorer and API Builder).It’s a big plus if you’re a contributor to open source, hackathons, meetups or whatever-related to coding.What We OfferSalary package w/ competitive benefits according to qualifications and experienceOpportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay NerdyA positive and collaborative work cultureCheck out what employees say about us on GlassdoorWorking at a leading open-source companyEqual Opportunities Employer - StatementLiferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community.#J-*****-Ljbffr

+3 years of experience with software engineering best practices: version control, unit testing, etc. Degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience. Understand and share the values of agile development. Write high quality code using Java, Freemarker, SQL Proficient with Git (or any other DVCS) and related branching patterns: git-flow, pull-requests, rebases, etc. Experience writing enterprise-level code in one or more programming languages. You have strong learning skills; if you don’t know something, you’re willing (and capable) of learning it. Fully comfortable working in English and Spanish, both written and spoken. Some of your teammates will be in the Americas, Asia or Europe. Good communication skills. You can clearly explain complex technical subjects to other people. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working on a DXP platform or Liferay Portal 7.0+ Experience developing in Javascript (React) Understand and share the values of agile development.

You are open to write Typescript for our frontend applications too (API Explorer and API Builder). It’s a big plus if you’re a contributor to open source, hackathons, meetups or whatever-related to coding. What We Offer Salary package w/ competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy A positive and collaborative work culture Check out what employees say about us on Glassdoor Working at a leading open-source company Equal Opportunities Employer - Statement Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community. #J-*****-Ljbffr

Liferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,000+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay’s all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.