Job Description

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.



Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Developer with a comprehensive background in web application development and a demonstrated history in crafting scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of the ASP.NET framework, .NET Core, Angular, React and Java technologies for web development, along with experience in building horizontally scalable applications following the 12-factor application principles. This role demands a strategic thinker who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver top-tier software solutions.



Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code using ASP.NET & .NET Core, and strong understanding of using Java technology for web development.
• Ensure software performance, quality, and responsiveness and implementing 12 factor application principals and standards for horizontal scalability.
• Work closely with product teams to convert end-user requirements into technical specifications and robust architectures.
• Solid experience with relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server (MS SQL) and IBM DB2 is required, with a preference for candidates knowledgeable in other database technologies such as NoSQL.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in web application and micro services technologies, integrating new technologies into our stack as appropriate.
• Perform thorough testing and debugging of applications to ensure functionality, optimization, and scalability.

Recommend improvements to existing software programs as necessary and provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers.
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Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6 to 10 years of proven experience in ASP.NET, .NET Core, Ajax, Angular, React and Java web application development, including MVC and Web API.
• Demonstrate experience of implementing API's, microservices and architecting/developing applications for horizontal scaling, knowledgeable in load balancing, distributed systems, containers, Kubernetes and cloud services.
• Demonstrate expertise in API protocols such as SOAP, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, RPC and Apache Thrift.
• Extensive experience with relational databases, especially MS SQL and IBM DB2; familiarity with other database types is a plus.
• Experience with front-end technologies (TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS) is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience with SCM tools, particularly Git and GitHub, and familiarity with branching strategies and workflows.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DevOps practices, including but not limited to CI/CD pipelines, version control, automated testing, and configuration management.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks like NUnit or xUnit and a commitment to maintaining high code quality through automated tests.
• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and the ability to handle tight deadlines efficiently.
• Effective communication skills and a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate with various teams across the organization.
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Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Understand OO basics like abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism. Apply principles like SOLID.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud services (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and application security principles.



About Business UnitIBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence--from machine learning to generative AI--to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments--a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

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