Full-Time
Senior Websphere/Portal Java Developer
Portal Development, Web Applications
Posted on 9/27/2025
Latitude
11-50 employees
Full-service staffing for technical roles
Compensation Overview
$58 - $61/hr
Reston, VA, USA
Remote
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- 8-10 years of experience in enterprise software development
- Strong technical design, development, programming, and problem-solving skills
- Proven experience as a Portal Developer with a focus on Portlets, Themes and Skins
- Experience designing and developing web applications using JSF, MyFaces, and Struts
- Experience designing and developing web applications using HCL Portal Server 9.5/ IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.x
- Experience in Web applications migration of Struts, JSF, and Portlets to the latest version
- Working knowledge of WebSphere Portal Server, WebSphere Content Management (WCM), and Portlets JSR168 & JSR286
- Excellent knowledge of Hibernate and Spring Framework
- Knowledge of Java and J2EE development using IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere (RAD)
- Excellent knowledge of SQL, PLSQL 7
- Proficiency in JavaScript; experience with JavaScript frameworks Dojo and JQuery
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, Ajax experience, including developing or working with services (RESTful or otherwise)
- SQL development experience (exposure to Oracle database development a plus)
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, and management
- Strong commitment to high quality work and timely deliverables
- US Citizenship, ability to get US Public Trust Clearance
- Review and understand existing IBM portal Themes and Skins
- Design, develop, and test new HCL Portal Themes and Skins
- Review and understand existing IBM JSF1.x implementation of portlets
- Research, design, document and migrate IBM JSF1.X portlets to MyFaces without impacting the functionality
- Integrate new MyFaces with new HCL Portal Themes and Skins
- Review and understand existing Struts implementation
- Research, Design, and document latest version of the struts framework
- Develop a Proof of concept of migrating Struts1/Structs2 applications to the latest version of Struts and integrate with new Themes and Skins.
- Deploy applications to HCL Portal Server 9.5 and WebSphere Application Server 9.x
Latitude Inc. is a staffing firm that provides specialized technical and professional personnel to both public and private sectors. It offers contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placements, focusing on Technology, Engineering, Scientific, and Communications industries. The company operates by maintaining a dedicated recruiting staff that sources qualified candidates and charges fees to clients for successful placements and staffing services. It has a notable government sector presence and positions itself as a self-certified small business to compete for government contracts. Latitude’s goal is to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions that meet the specific needs of its clients by supplying qualified personnel through tailored staffing arrangements, ensuring reliable support for IT and technical programs across both sectors.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hanover, Maryland
Founded
N/A
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- $31M revenue fuels expansion in government technical staffing programs.
- 11-50 employees with energized culture attract specialized talent.
- Management's 35+ years experience spans IT, engineering, and bioscience.
What critics are saying
- Allegis Group undercuts contracts with 20-30% lower rates in 6-12 months.
- $31M revenue exceeds SBA threshold, barring set-aside contracts in 3-6 months.
- Eightfold AI displaces manual recruiting as DoD adopts 40% faster matching in 12-24 months.
What makes Latitude unique
- Latitude specializes in technical staffing for DoD and civilian agencies since 2003.
- Self-certified small business targets government IT, engineering, and cyber contracts.
- Dedicated recruiters provide cost-effective contract and permanent placements.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Remote Work Options
Professional Development Budget