HCL Commerce Developer (WebSphere Commerce) - Remote

Who We Are: At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150 offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. HCL Commerce Developers wanted to join our team here at VML Enterprise Solutions. The opportunity: As a result of continuing growth, we are looking for a few strong HCL Commerce Developers with varying levels of experience. Candidates with exposure to web based J2EE technologies required to deliver successful Client projects. What you'll be doing: Installing, configuring and developing customised code for HCL Commerce (Websphere Commerce) Developing custom Controller Commands Performing the maintenance and modification of programs currently in production Coding new applications from predefined programs specifications What we want from you: HCL Commerce V8 experience HCL Commerce functional architecture (e.g. store, catalog, merchandising, marketing, orders) HCL Commerce frameworks (e.g. Command framework, MVC,) Common HCL Commerce data models (User, Orders, Catalogs, Promotions etc.) HCL Commerce messaging infrastructure (inbound and outbound, REST, MQ) HCL Commerce development environment, GIT repos Good experience with REST APIs Java and J2EE development (e.g. Spring, core JAVA) Experience on Java 1.8 (functional programming will be plus) Develop performant and secure code (incl. SQL) for high-traffic production use, following pre-defined principles and guidelines. Experience with SOLR Nice to have: IBM WXS (Extreme scale), bash scripting, Ansible Good knowledge of WCS tooling (Management Center, Org Admin etc) Knowledge of SOLID principles and how to write clean code Containers are nice to have not must. Experience on AWS (especially AWS EC2) Other tools: Jenkins for deployments, Liquibase for DB resources management, Elastic for logs Demonstrate and develop to HCL Commerce best practices, especially with regards to security and customisations Knowledge of GDPR and how to limit exposure of customer data What we can offer you: Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we'll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We'll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are. AT VML Enterprise Solutions Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world's leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands. We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestle, Sainsbury's, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We've built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business. As our business grows internationally, we're looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client's successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team. At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction. VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram,LinkedIn, andX. When you click "Submit Application", this will send any information you add below to VML. Before you do this, we think it's a good idea to read through our Recruitment Privacy Policy. California residents should read our California Recruitment Privacy Notice. This explains what we do with your personal data when you apply for a role with us, and, how you can update the information you have provided us with or how to remove it.