Software Engineer

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 looking for a Java/J2EE Full Stack developer to join a global team, building one of IBM’s leading Data security solutions (IBM Guardium Insights). In this role, the candidate will develop microservices, analytical modules, define interfaces through REST or GraphQL, database operations and Kubernetes operators. Web application development experience (prefer modern JavaScript frameworks such as React). Experience with relational databases; Software Design and Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of IT experience.
• Proven programming experience, e.g. Golang, Python, Java.
• Proven experience with at least one modern web application framework.
• Familiar with protocols such as GRPC.
• Experience with automated infrastructure configurations and orchestration, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with message/queue systems, e.g., Kafka, Event Streams.
• Experience with design and optimization of traditional and modern data stores/services, e.g., RDBMS, NoSQL, and Cloud Object Stores. Strong academic foundation in Computer Science or related fields: Data structures, algorithms, networking. Strong communication skills and able to convey ideas and opinions to others.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strong understanding & skills/experience of working on protocols / technologies involving Cybersecurity and/or Cryptography will be an added advantage.