Backend Developer

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
DataPower gateways are used by many of the world’s largest companies including banks airlines and insurance providers. As part of the DataPower gateway software engineering team you will be responsible for ensuring that every version of the product that is released exceeds the high level of quality that our customers demand. You will be responsible for development of DataPower gateway container technologies which will include both multi-protocol and API gateway capabilities. The role seeks good levels of personal organization and the ability to work well with a distributed global team in a fast paced and exciting environment. You will be office based working with senior team members who will be able to help you integrate into the team the department and wider IBM. You will be required to communicate your status on a daily basis come up with creative solutions to problems and be flexible. Supporting the team where your help is required and to be able to demonstrate a positive attitude and a passion to succeed.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5 years of C++ experience specifically in the development of network gateways or network routers (embedded firmware or stand alone software).
• 3 years of embedded Linux development experience (CentOS)
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Experience with data structures and software design
• Being a quick learner

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7 years of C++ experience
• Experience with Rust development
• Experience with DataPower
• Exposure to agile development methodology and tools
• Experience with Kubernetes Docker Redis and Rest
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems