Senior Back End 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 as a senior developer within a global team, reporting to Local and International Development Management. You will be primarily responsible for design, code and unit test of new product features. Additionally, you will be required to work mentoring junior members of your team, being a focal point for them. As a senior developer, you will also be responsible for working directly with clients, interacting with them for requirements gathering, scope identification and participating in planning timelines and priorities. You would also be required to work on product documentation, build automation and work with the QA teams on resolution of defects.

Key Responsibilities:
• Review Requirement documentation and technical specifications
• Take ownership large portions of product functionality, including design, code & unit test new product features
• Lead and Mentor junior developers across multiple Geographies
• Potentially act as Scrum-Lead for various product deliverables
• Defect resolution, working with QA team on resolution of issues
• Provide input into planning and status tracking

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Relevant years of experience in development
• Self-Starter who is a very quick learner of new technology, be able to multi-task, and have strong analytical skills
• Appropriate software design, development, test experience e.g. Java, J2EE, C++
• IBM Integration Bus (now IBM App Connect Enterprise), ESQL experience
• 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

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• IBM Financial Transaction Manager (FTM) experience
• IBM MQ / JMS understanding and experience desirable.
• Database SQL, DB2 or Oracle, understanding and experience desirable.
• Containerised application development/deployment - e.g. OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker.

What we offer:

• Working for a top 5 IT company according to Forbes 2022 best employers ranking
• International and prestigious projects
• Highly skilled teams of experts
• Wide range of IBM trainings and certificates
• Unlimited access to Udemy, Harvard Business Review, Safari O'Reilly, getAbstract, IBM AI Skills Academy

And what is more:

• Contract of employment
• Competitive compensation - salary range, depending on your skills and experience
• Private medical care and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sport, charity & other networking groups
• Summer / winter camps for children
• Discounts with IBM employee badge
• Referral Bonus Program
• Home office option
• No dress code