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We are looking for students with experience using Java to join our portals team to help develop web-based portals. We are working to develop Portals as collaborative environments for management of scientific data, jobs and content. Using the GridSphere Portal Framework (http://www.gridsphere.org/), we will develop many Portlets (small components for Portals) that interface with client applications as well as third-party software that provide additional capabilities.

Responsibilities may include:

Communicate with users to analyze requirements and develop appropriate architecture & design for user-oriented systems.
Code & test Portlet system components and oversee deliverable quality
Install, configure, and utilize J2EE components to create proof-of-concept implementations to demonstrate capabilities
Install and configure demos for displaying the latest status of development
Develop & present technical content to potential collaborators
Provide technical support and help to users of the LSU CCT Portal.

Candidates with many of the following skills are encouraged to apply:

Experience using Java, JSP, Servlets, CSS, and DHTML
Development experience with a Portal Server (WebSphere/BEA WebLogic/GridSphere/etc), UML, Portlets
Web Services development experience (e.g. XML, SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI)
Understanding and knowledge of Java web technologies
Experience using a Unix like operating system (e.g. Linux, BSD, Solaris)

Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to download and install Gridsphere, as well as run through the Gridsphere tutorial and develop at least one simple Portlet that uses a Portlet Service and the Gridsphere persistence manager.

For more information about Portlets and how to develop Portlets using the Gridsphere Portal Framework, please refer to our Portlet writers quick-start guide.

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