WebSphere Developer

– Senior Websphere/Portal Java Developer

Descriptions/Requirements:

1. Review and understand existing IBM portal Themes and Skins
2. Design, develop, and test new HCL Portal Themes and Skins
3. Review and understand existing IBM JSF1.x implementation of portlets
4. Research, design, document and migrate IBM JSF1.X portlets to MyFaces without impacting the functionality
5. Integrate new MyFaces with new HCL Portal Themes and Skins
6. Review and understand existing Struts implementation
7. Research, design, and document latest version of the Struts framework
8. Develop a Proof of concept of migrating Struts1/Structs2 applications to the latest version of Struts and integrate with new Themes and Skins.
9. Deploy applications to HCL Portal Server 9.5 and WebSphere Application Server 9.x

Skills/Qualification:

1. 8-10 years of experience in enterprise software development
2. Strong technical design, development, programming, and problem-solving skills
3. Proven experience as a Portal Developer with a focus on Portlets, Themes and Skins
4. Experience designing and developing web applications using JSF, MyFaces, and Struts
5. Experience designing and developing web applications using HCL Portal Server 9.5/ IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.x
6. Experience in Web applications migration of Struts, JSF, and Portlets to the latest version
7. Working knowledge of WebSphere Portal Server, WebSphere Content Management (WCM), and Portlets JSR168 & JSR286
8. Excellent knowledge of Hibernate and Spring Framework
9. Knowledge of Java and J2EE development using IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere (RAD)
10. Excellent knowledge of SQL, PLSQL 7
11. Proficiency in JavaScript; experience with JavaScript frameworks Dojo and JQuery
12. Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, Ajax experience, including developing or working with services (RESTful or otherwise)
13. SQL development experience (exposure to Oracle database development a plus)
14. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, and management
15. Strong commitment to high quality work and timely deliverables
16. US Citizenship, ability to get US Public Trust Clearance