senior software engineer (liferay) (3716)

The Senior Software Engineer is a key member of a cross-functional agile team, responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable and secure digital solutions using the Liferay DXP platform. This role bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code and seamless user experiences across complex enterprise environments.

Your day to day will include:

• Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using the Liferay Digital Experience Platform (DXP)

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and deliver product features aligned with business goals

• Leading or mentoring external development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards

• Participating in code reviews to identify bugs and improve overall software quality

• Developing and refactoring existing applications based on architectural evolution, platform roadmap, and security standards

• Documenting software interventions and developments to support effective lifecycle management

What you need to succeed: 

• BSc degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or another relevant field. 

• MSc degree is desirable

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Liferay DXP (7.x), including portal development (JSR-286), customization, integration, and basic administration (user/role management, configuration, performance tuning)

• Strong knowledge of Liferay architecture: OSGi modules, Service Builder, theming, permissions framework, and frontend technologies (JSP, AlloyUI, React or other modern JS frameworks)

• Experience on Liferay version upgrades (eg. 7.2 - 7.4)

• Proven experience with Java (8–21+), combining modern features with legacy system support, and solid understanding of Clean Code and Clean Architecture principles

• Hands-on experience with Spring, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Elasticsearch, and CI/CD tools in high-performance, scalable environments

• Experience deploying and managing Liferay in cloud (AWS, Azure) and on-premises infrastructures

• Be able to provide detailed technical documentation

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills (written and verbal in Greek and English), with experience working in agile development teams

What’s in it for you?

• An award-winning working environment 🚀

• State of the art facilities including gym & restaurant 🏢

• Hybrid working model 💻

• Competitive salary package and bonus scheme 💸

• Health insurance coverage & Pension Plan 🙏

• Monthly food allowance 🍴

• Continuous learning with classroom/digital trainings by OpapAcademy 🎓

• Internal Career Opportunities 💼

• Well-Being Activities 💪

OPAP Group is an equal opportunity employer