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UI (Liferay), Developer

Adree · Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Adree is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented UI (Liferay), Developer to design, build, and optimize enterprise portal interfaces and digital web experiences using the Liferay DXP platform. In this role, you will be responsible for translating UI/UX wireframes and business requirements into responsive, high-performance Liferay themes, layout templates, fragments, and front-end portlets. Operating at the intersection of enterprise portal architecture and modern front-end engineering, you will ensure seamless user experiences, visual consistency, and optimal performance across all enterprise digital solutions.Key Roles And ResponsibilitiesLiferay UI Implementation: Design, customize, and implement Liferay DXP themes, layout templates, site initializers, and UI fragments using Liferay's Client Extensions and Clay Design SystemFront-End Development: Develop responsive, interactive, and accessible web interfaces using modern front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, ES6) alongside frameworks like React or Angular inside LiferayComponent & Template Design: Build reusable UI components, custom Freemarker templates, and widget templates (ADT) to enforce design consistency across portal sitesIntegration & API Consumption: Bind front-end UI components with Liferay REST APIs, GraphQL, and backend headless services to render dynamic portal content efficientlyDesign System & UX Compliance: Collaborate closely with UI/UX Designers to translate Figma/Adobe XD mockups into pixel-perfect, cross-browser, and mobile-responsive Liferay pagesPerformance Tuning: Optimize portal front-end performance, page load times, client-side caching, and DOM rendering across various browsers and devicesCollaboration & Support: Work with Java/Liferay backend developers, Business Analysts, and QA teams to integrate, test, and troubleshoot UI components throughout the Agile lifecycleRequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related fieldExperience3-5 years of experience in Front-End Web Development, with at least 2+ years of dedicated experience developing UI for Liferay DXP (7.x / Enterprise)Solid track record of delivering responsive enterprise portal interfaces and custom Liferay themesSkills & Competencies (Technical & Analytical + Soft)Liferay Ecosystem Mastery: Hands-on expertise with Liferay DXP theme development, Freemarker, Clay UI framework, Liferay Fragments, and Client ExtensionsCore Front-End Tech: Advanced proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, JavaScript (Vanilla/ES6+), and Bootstrap/Clay CSSModern JS Frameworks: Good understanding of React.js or Angular/Vue.js for building modern Liferay front-end widgetsHeadless & APIs: Experience consuming RESTful APIs, JSON, and GraphQL within Liferay applicationsDesign Tool Integration: Comfort working directly from design tools like Figma, Zeplin, or Adobe XDVersion Control & Build Tools: Proficiency in Git, npm, webpack, and Liferay Developer Studio / Blade CLIProblem Solving & Precision: Strong attention to detail, typography, spacing, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibilityPreferred (but not required)Familiarity with Liferay Headless architecture and Liferay Objects UI extensionBasic understanding of Java/JSP for legacy Liferay customization when neededExposure to Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.1)CertificationsLiferay Front-End Developer Certification (Highly Preferred)Job LocationClient site