Backend Developer

Introduction
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design code test and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM you will use the latest software development tools techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities
You will be working within a global team reporting to the Development Manager. You will be primarily responsible for design code and unit test of new product features. Additionally you would be required to work on product documentation build test automation and work with QA teams on resolution of defects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review Requirement documentation and technical specifications
• Design Code & Unit test product features
• Defect resolution working with QA team on resolution of issues
• Provide input into planning and status tracking

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 6 months of development experience
• Appropriate software design development test experience e.g. Java J2EE C++
• Ability to demonstrate a systematic approach to problem solving / debugging
• Familiar with agile development methodologies
• Experience with Java/Eclipse development environments
• Fluency in English
• Excellent oral and written communication teamwork and debugging skills
• Works well in a global team environment but is also able to work independently
• Self-Starter who is a very quick learner of new technology be able to multi-task and have strong analytical skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Database SQL DB2 or Oracle understanding and experience desirable
• Basic understanding of message queue solutions like Kafka or IBM MQ
• Containerised application development/deployment – e.g. OpenShift Kubernetes Docker