Job Description:
Experience Required: 5 Years
We are looking for a HCL Digital Experience (DX) Developer with 5 years of experience in the development configuration and implementation of HCL DX (formerly known as WebSphere Portal) solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating dynamic responsive web portals web applications and collaborative solutions using HCL DX platform.
In this role you will be responsible for designing developing deploying and maintaining custom portal solutions that meet business requirements. You will collaborate with crossfunctional teams provide technical expertise and contribute to both frontend and backend development to deliver highquality userfriendly digital experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Portal Development & Configuration: Design develop and configure portalbased solutions using HCL Digital Experience (DX) platform (formerly WebSphere Portal).
- Customization: Develop custom portlets themes and templates using HCL DX development tools such as JSR168 JSR286 and the latest HCL DX version features.
- Integration: Integrate HCL DX with backend systems databases and thirdparty applications ensuring seamless communication and data exchange.
- Performance Optimization: Ensure high availability and performance of the portal by finetuning performance and resolving issues related to scalability and load balancing.
- UI/UX Development: Work with UI/UX teams to deliver usercentric portal designs using HTML CSS JavaScript and jQuery ensuring responsive and crossbrowser compatibility.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Provide technical support for ongoing portal operations troubleshooting issues and resolving bugs.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with business analysts project managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that align with business needs.
- Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation related to portal configurations customizations and development best practices.
- Testing & QA: Write unit tests and perform thorough testing to ensure that the portal application meets functional technical and performance requirements.
- Upgrades & Patches: Manage HCL DX platform upgrades patches and hotfixes ensuring minimal disruption to the portals functionality.
Technical Skills Required:
- HCL Digital Experience (DX) / WebSphere Portal experience (5 years).
- Leading and development experience on HCL workflows Workflow management Creating new workflows Workflow customization
- Knowledge of API integration SSO integration etc in DX
- Expertise in JSR168 and JSR286 portlet standards.
- Strong proficiency in frontend web development for DX
- Experience with Java and J2EE technologies.
- Familiarity with Web Content Management (WCM) in HCL DX for contentdriven portals.
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs SOAP and JSON for integration.
- Experience in Portal Security (user authentication roles and permissions).
- Handson experience with WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and deployment in the HCL DX environment.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS Azure or similar) is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
- HCL DX Version 9.5 or higher experience.
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
- Knowledge of J2EE frameworks (Spring Hibernate etc.).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide proactive solutions.
- Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobilefirst development.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and focus on delivering highquality work.
- Ability to manage time effectively and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
- Relevant certifications in HCL Digital Experience or IBM WebSphere Portal (preferred).