Senior Java Developer

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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.