WebSphere portal developer

Iconma; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm located in Waterbury, Connecticut is searching for a skilled Java Developer with expertise in IBM Websphere Portal. You will support web applications, maintain themes, and work on portal development. Candidates should have strong Java skills, experience in Object-Oriented analysis, and familiarity with frameworks like JSF and Struts. Good communication skills and teamwork are crucial. An official Java development certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• Good understanding and experience in IBM Portal Server (Websphere) and WCM.
• Strong background in Java and Portlet development.
• Proficient in J2EE frameworks like Struts and Hibernate.

Responsibilities

• Support web applications in IBM Websphere Portal and WCM.
• Maintain and develop themes and skins.
• Assist with content management and business resources.

Skills

IBM Portal Server (Websphere)

Java development

Portlet development

JSF

Struts

JQuery

Hibernate

Oracle SQL

CSS

Responsive design

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Official Certificate in Java development

Tools

Websphere Application Server

EJB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support web sites and applications in IBM Websphere Portal 8.5 and Web Content Management System.
• Provide support to maintain and develop themes and skins.
• Understand the deployment of codes and WCM syndication in multiple environments.
• Assist with business resources with entering complex content.

Qualifications

• Good understanding and at least several years of work experience in IBM Portal Server (Websphere), Websphere Content Mgmt (WCM), Websphere Application Server (WAS), Deployment Manager, and IBM HTTP servers.
• Good understanding of Websphere Portal and WAS cluster environment.
• Very strong background in Java development and Portlet development experience.
• Very strong understanding of frameworks such as JSF, Struts, JQuery, Hibernate.
• Good understanding of the Oracle SQL language.
• Strong knowledge of CSS and scripting technologies and responsive design.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel by aircraft internationally on business.
• Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships.
• Official Certificate in Java development is a plus.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Ability to implement and deploy Java Application Servers like Websphere, and configuring various Servlet engines.
• Background in object-oriented analysis and design.
• Proficient in using J2EE Frameworks (Struts, Ibatis, Hibernate, Spring, and JSF).
• Good understanding of IBM Portal Server (Websphere), Web Content Mgmt (WCM), and Portlet development.
• Good understanding of LDAP technology, PUMA API, Web Services, and XML.
• Knowledge of databases, and ability to write and understand complex queries. Experience in Oracle and Unix is a strong plus.
• Strong working knowledge of HTML, CSS.
• Strong working knowledge of integration technologies and tools (web services, REST services, ESBs).
• Strong working knowledge in test development, unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Exposure to cloud-hosted developments and integration to on-premise systems.
• Official Certificate in Java development is a plus.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.