Software Applications Specialist II

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Senior WebSphere Portal & HCL Connections Developer

*Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly experienced
WebSphere Portal and HCL Connections Developer
with proven expertise in
migration projects*
, custom portlet development, frontend technologies, and integration with enterprise directory services. This role is critical in delivering successful upgrades and migrations from IBM WebSphere Portal 8.5 and IBM Connections to HCL Digital Experience (DX) and HCL Connections, ensuring platform stability, modern UI/UX, and enterprise integration.

The ideal candidate will be well-versed in full-stack development (Java and frontend), theme migration, profile customization, directory integration, and deeply familiar with tools like TDI (Tivoli Directory Integrator) and TDS (Tivoli Directory Server).

*Key Responsibilities:
Migration & Upgrade Responsibilities:
Lead or support end-to-end
migration of WebSphere Portal 8.5 to HCL Digital Experience*
, including custom portlets, themes, and configurations.

Plan and execute
migration of IBM Connections to HCL Connections
, preserving data integrity and minimizing downtime.

Analyze existing customizations, extensions, and integrations to ensure compatibility post-migration.

Refactor or rewrite deprecated portlets, themes, widgets, or APIs to meet newer platform standards.

Work with infrastructure and DevOps teams to migrate environments across servers or cloud platforms as needed.

*Portal & Portlet Development:
Design and develop custom
JSR 286-compliant portlets*
using Java, JSP, and Servlets.

Integrate portlets with HCL Connections features (Activities, Profiles, Files, etc.).

Build RESTful web services for data exchange between the portal and backend systems.

*Frontend Development & UI Theming:
Create and migrate
Portal themes and skins*
, adhering to branding guidelines and responsive design principles.

Develop rich UI components using
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
, and frameworks such as
Dojo, jQuery
.

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize front-end performance.

*HCL Connections Customization:
Customize HCL Connections
Profiles, Communities, Activities, and Files modules*
.

Create and manage
custom widgets/iWidgets
for integration with Portal or third-party systems.

Develop and maintain
Profile population scripts
using TDI and configure TDS for LDAP integration.

*Integration & Directory Services:
Implement and troubleshoot
TDI scripts*
for syncing user data from TDS (or other LDAP directories) to HCL Connections.

Manage directory integration tasks such as user provisioning, attribute mapping, and error resolution.

Work on SSO (Single Sign-On) integration and user authentication flows across Portal and Connections.

*Maintenance & Support:*
Monitor and optimize performance of both WebSphere Portal and HCL Connections environments.

Troubleshoot application issues across the stack (UI, portlet backend, directory sync, theme rendering, etc.).

Create documentation, implementation guides, and migration runbooks.

Basic Job Requirements

*Required Skills & Experience:
5+ years
of hands-on experience in
WebSphere Portal*
development (preferably 8.5 or later).

3+ years
working with
IBM/HCL Connections
, including customization and integration.

Strong experience in migration
projects involving WebSphere Portal and/or IBM Connections.

Proficient in
Java/J2EE
, JSP, Servlets, and JSR 286 portlet specifications.

Solid understanding of
frontend development
: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Dojo, jQuery.

Experience creating and migrating
themes/skins
in WebSphere Portal / HCL DX.

Expertise in
IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator (TDI)
and
Tivoli Directory Server (TDS)
for user profile management and synchronization.

Familiarity with
LDAP
, SSO integration, and federated identity management.

Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization skills.

*Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with
cloud-based deployments*
(IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, etc.).

Knowledge of
CI/CD pipelines
for deploying portlets or widgets.

Familiarity with HCL Leap, Verse, or other HCL Digital Solutions products.

Hands-on experience with
Kubernetes/Docker
for containerized deployment.

HCL/IBM Certifications in Portal or Connections (preferred but not required).

*Soft Skills:*
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Proven ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.

Ability to manage time effectively and handle shifting priorities

Other Job Requirements
Preferred Qualifications

*Maintenance & Support:*
Monitor and optimize performance of both WebSphere Portal and HCL Connections environments.

Troubleshoot application issues across the stack (UI, portlet backend, directory sync, theme rendering, etc.).

Create documentation, implementation guides, and migration runbooks.

*To Be Considered Candidates:*
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

*Notice To Candidates:*
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.