WebSphere Portal Developer

US Tech Solutions; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an Applications Developer Level IV specializing in WebSphere Portal. The role involves portal design, server-side component development, and working collaboratively with UX designers and backend engineers to create user-friendly applications. Candidates should have at least two years of experience in WebSphere Portal and a solid understanding of HTML and CSS. This position is temporary for six months, with a possibility of becoming permanent.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience with WebSphere Portal.
• Strong technical design and programming skills.
• Experience with agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform portal and portlet level design and development.
• Develop server-side components to meet front-end requirements.
• Work with backend engineers to plan best solutions.

Skills

WebSphere Portal

HTML

CSS

Java

Ajax

Job description

Job Description

Position : Applications Developer | Level IV (WebSphere Portal Developer)

Duration : 6 Months (temp to perm)

Location : HARTFORD, CT 06183

Job Description

As a key part of the strategic initiatives in Business described above, Client is seeks a WebSphere Portal Developer who will actively participate and contribute to design and delivery activities within the organization. Candidate will perform Portal and Portlet level design and development as well as development of server-side components to satisfy front-end requirements. Responsibilities may be in any of the strategic initiatives related to Policy Administration, Work Management or Underwriting Workstation. These initiatives will employ advanced technologies and methodologies in order to deliver critical business functionality incrementally and adhering to architectural principles of reuse and multi-device deployment. Working within the application development team as well as Business Insurance IT Architecture and enterprise technology organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform portal and portlet level design and development
• Development of server-side components to satisfy front-end requirements
• Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques and best practices
• Work closely with UX designers, business partners, business analysts and software architects to deliver highly usable software that satisfies the business requirements
• Convert wireframes into workable prototypes for business review, design validation and usability testing
• Work with WebSphere portal architect to convert CSS and other artifacts into portal themes, layouts and skins
• Work closely with backend engineers and architects to suggest and plan the best solution with the UX in mind

Two years’ experience in the following:

• WebSphere Portal

Other key experience:

• Strong technical design and programming skills
• Solid understanding of HTML and CSS
• Component-based design
• Application Integration
• Middleware technologies including ESB is a plus – especially DataPower
• Java, JSF, Java UI frameworks (Struts, SEAM, Spring) or transferrable skills from similar technologies such as .NET
• Ajax experience, including developing or working with services (RESTful or otherwise)

Competences:

• Experience with all phases of with the systems development life cycle (SDLC) using agile methodologies
• Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques and best practices
• Excellent problem analysis and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, partners and customers
• Ability to develop and present technical concepts to a business audience
• Prior experience with iterative development is a plus
• Ability to rapidly learn technical/business techniques and disciplines
• Strong commitment to high quality work and timely deliverables