Senior Front End Consultant

About Liferay

Liferay, Inc. is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,200+ 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 Experience Cloud is an all-in-one solution that unites our Liferay DXP and cloud platform capabilities with built-in analytics and B2B commerce functionality, reducing the time to market and allowing for accelerated innovation - serving notable customers across the globe such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.

But we dont 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. We give our employees five days off to volunteer at charities theyre excited about, and Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, were 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 Role

Were looking for a Senior Frontend Developer who blends technical acumen and leadership qualities. You will champion the creation of cutting-edge user experiences for our web applications, guiding our product development with your expertise.

Key Objectives

• Lead frontend development efforts, defining coding standards, and promoting best practices within the team.
  • Help customers integrate applications with the Liferay platform & product suite according to specific business needs.
  • Work on client consultancy projects, providing technical solutions and demonstrating product knowledge, Ensure that technical solutions are being delivered with quality.
  • Architect scalable and performant applications, factoring in complex interactions and user flows.
  • Mentor junior developers through code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
  • Evaluate and suggest the adoption of emerging frontend technologies.
  • Optimize web applications for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend issues.
  • Proactively identify areas for improvement and streamline development processes.
  Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
  • Exceptional proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Deep expertise in React architecture, including optimization strategies and advanced state management techniques.
  • Experience with type-safe development in React using TypeScript.
  • Experience leading or mentoring a small team would be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of design principles and user experience (UX) concepts.
  • Understanding of Java and Spring Boot is a plus.
  Preferred Qualifications

• A passion for crafting user-friendly interfaces and familiarity with agile development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of Liferay and accessibility is a considerable asset.
  • Understanding of Java and Spring Boot is a plus.
  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.