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Introduction

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Your Role and Responsibilities

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative and scalable solutions. If you are passionate about backend development and possess a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development: Craft robust backend systems that are scalable, secure, and efficient to meet business requirements.

• Data Structures and Algorithms: Apply your knowledge of data structures and algorithms to optimize system performance and solve complex problems.

• Problem Analysis and Solving: Analyze and troubleshoot technical issues, implementing effective solutions to ensure smooth system operation.

• Debugging: Utilize debugging skills to identify and resolve issues in code efficiently.

• Code Quality: Write clean, performant, extensible, and maintainable code following best practices and enterprise coding standards.

• System Designs: Design scalable and reliable systems, considering factors such as performance, scalability, and maintainability.

• Object-Oriented Programming and Design Patterns: Apply OOP principles and design patterns to build modular and reusable components.

• Database Management System: Understand concepts around relational databases, ER modelling, and write efficient SQL queries to retrieve and manipulate data effectively.

• Programming Language Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in either Java, C/C++, or Python, with a deep understanding of their ecosystems.

• Shell Scripting: Utilize shell scripting for automation and system management tasks.

• Operating System Knowledge: Proficient in Linux, with familiarity with Windows and MacOS. Experience with power and zLinux is a plus.

• Containerization, Orchestration and Cloud: Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes and awareness of various private/public cloud technologies and concepts. Knowing Openshift is advantageous.

• Development Tools: Utilize tools such as Git, GitHub, Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA, Artifactory, code debugger etc. for efficient development workflows.

• Software Security Management: Maintain awareness of software security best practices and implement appropriate measures.

• Test Frameworks: Well-versed with test frameworks like JUnit, Behave, etc., to ensure software quality.

• Collaborative Team Player: Enjoy working in a collaborative team culture, contributing positively to team dynamics.

• Agile Methodology: Work effectively under agile methodologies, adapting to changing requirements and delivering high-quality results.

• Customer Issue Handling: Competent in handling customer issues with professionalism and empathy.

• Independence: Confident in working independently, taking ownership of tasks and delivering results.

• Adaptability: Willingness to work on different technologies based on business requirements and embrace new challenges.

• Innovation: Bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the table, thinking outside the box to drive continuous improvement.

• DevOps Familiarity: Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, Travis, etc., and understanding of software delivery pipelines.

• Communication Skills: Fluent in English communication, both written and verbal.

• Leadership Acumen: Demonstrate leadership qualities and the ability to lead and mentor junior team members.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

+ + years of Experience in technology space

• Strong proficiency in backend development and system design.

• Experience with data structures, algorithms, problem analysis, and debugging.

• Proficiency in Java, C/C++, or Python.

• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and optionally Openshift.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Experience working under agile methodologies.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Awareness of Cloud concepts and technologies.

• Familiarity with development tools like Git, GitHub, Eclipse/IntelliJ IDEA, code debugger etc.

• Knowledge of shell scripting and operating systems (Linux, Windows, MacOS).

• Familiarity with software security management best practices.

• Experience with test frameworks like JUnit, Behave, etc.

• Ability to handle customer issues and work independently.

• Willingness to adapt to new technologies and innovate.

If you're ready to take on a challenging role in backend development and contribute to our dynamic team, apply now! Let's innovate together and shape the future of technology.

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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