Cloud Software Engineer

Introduction

Working in IBM Cloud gives you the platform to learn, develop and utilize your skills everyday by working on the latest cloud related technology products and services. You'll be working in an environment where we understand how we can thrive best when we play to our strengths. That's why developing our people is key to our success, the door is always open for those ready to advance their career.

Curiosity and courageous thinking are both vital when working in IBM Cloud, as we continue our dedication in guaranteeing that we are at the forefront of cloud technology. Our renowned legacy means we are leading the way in everything from analytics and security through to unmatched hardware & software designs. We provide our clients with the full end-to-end transformation as we build IBM's next generation cloud platform which is focused around delivering performance and predictability at a global scale.

IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Cloud Platform Expertise: Develop and maintain key cloud platform services, ensuring they align with business and technical requirements.
• Efficient Code Development: Implement modern tools and techniques to create clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address design, development, and delivery performance bottlenecks to enhance overall system efficiency.
• Unit Testing and Automation: Define, implement, and execute unit tests, including automation, to ensure the reliability and robustness of the developed software.
• Progress Reporting: Regularly report progress to stakeholders, keeping them informed about development milestones and potential challenges.
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 5-8 years of experience in backend development with Java, Spring Boot, React, Javascript, nodejs
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in working with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native development.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (Cloudant, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, SRE, Devops, Git, and automated testing frameworks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile, fast-paced environment.
• Good ability to investigate customer issues, vulnerabilities and apply fixes throughout the development lifecycle.
• Experience as scrum master or team lead in agile project planning. Ability to take ownership of tasks, proactively driving them to their completion.
• Ability to coordinate a team and manage project priorities.
• A strong understanding of cloud technologies, including networking and security.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with IBM Cloud Security & Compliance best practices.
• Familiarity with Shell scripting, Ansible for infrastructure automation.
• Experience with performance tuning and cloud cost optimization.