Job Description - Java Portal Developer
This role is for the Discovery Framework project. Most requirements are applicable to the Component Development and J2EE Server Certification sub-projects. The certification project could use slightly junior resources as long the leader on the project is strong.
General Requirements
• 5+ years of overall software development experience
• Good understanding of development processes and standards.
• Experience with object-oriented analysis/design, programming, and design patterns
• Experience with Agile development methods, especially Scrum
• Experience with software product lifecycle through multiple releases
• Effective troubleshooter and problem solver
• Works well under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills in English, both oral and written
Project Specific Requirements
• 3+ years of coding in a J2EE environment including, but not limited to, the following J2EE component technologies: Servlet, JSTL, JDBC, EJB, JMS, xml/WS
• 3+ years of coding in web technologies including HTML, CSS, javascript, and AJAX. JQuery and browser compatibility experience is highly desirable
• Embraces unit testing (xUnit framework such as JUnit), test-driven development (TDD), and continuous integration (CI)
• Familiar with Eclipse based IDEs and related tools/plugins including debugging, profiling, etc
• Familiar with one or more application servers such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, NetWeaver, Tomcat at both architecture and configuration/operation levels (important for the certification project)
• Experience with JSR-286 portal framework, especially the Liferay implementation, is very highly desirable
• Experience with Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server (MOSS) and web parts development is a strong plus
Tech Lead/Lead Developer Requirements
• All above, plus:
• 7+ years of overall experience with 2+ years as a technical lead of software development projects. ScrumMaster certification or experience would be ideal
• 3+ years of experience in J2EE/web application design and architecture
• Good documentation skills with attention to details
• Proven track record in development task planning/tracking, design and deliverable review, assisting and mentoring junior members on technically complex issues
• Experience in direct interaction with English-speaking clients
Project Specific Requirements
• 3+ years of in-depth coding using various scripting languages and techniques such as Perl, shell, Python, vbscript, regexp
• Hands-on development experience using one or more 3rd party test automation tools including, but not limited to, QTP, Robot, Selenium, JMeter
• Hands-on experience working with build tools such as Ant and makefile
• Familiar with C++, Java, xml, and web-based applications development
• Must be a Unix or Linux power-user, Windows only is not enough, sysadmin experience is welcome
• Ability to troubleshoot and solution research for problems what come with minimal technical information
• QE background, whitebox testing as oppose to blackbox, is desirable
• Experience in leveraging VM technologies for automation is a plus
• Experience with continuous integration (CI) servers such as CruiseControl and AntHillPro would be a strong plus
Tech Lead/Lead Developer Requirements
• All above, plus:
• 5+ years of overall experience with 2+ years in a leader capacity. ScrumMaster certification or experience would be ideal
• Good documentation skills with attention to details
• Proven track record in development task planning/tracking, design and deliverable review, assisting and mentoring junior members on technically complex issues
• Experience in direct interaction with English-speaking clients
