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Software developers at IBM are the backbone of our overall strategy, and software development is the essential activity that drives the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and technologies and work with leading minds in the industry to build products, path-breaking technologies, and solutions that you can be proud of.Do you have the skills and passion for building the futureIf yes, join a niche team at IBM Software Labs focused on building an AI-driven Digital Labor platform, Watson Orchestrate, an AI platform that offers digeys (aka digital employees) with custom skills that can automate today’s businesses. Look for more details at https://www.ibm.com/products/watson-orchestrateWe seek architects with hands-on experience developing and supporting software products and services on cloud platforms. The ideal candidate would have rich experience building SaaS products/services, and incrementally deploying them on cloud environments with a deep understanding of platform development, system design, associated tools, technologies, and best practices. Experience in Test-driven development, quality through automation, application security etc., would be a plus.Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable and high-performance web applications using React, Node.js, Java, and Spring framework technologies.Lead architectural design and implementation of microservices and containerized applications.Define and implement best practices for containerization using Kubernetes and Docker.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.Drive performance optimization and scalability improvements across applications and infrastructure.Develop strategies for continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automation.Conduct code reviews and mentor development teams to uphold code quality and architectural standards.Evaluate and recommend new tools, technologies, and frameworks to enhance development productivity.Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to application performance, deployment, and scalability.Document architectural decisions, system designs, and operational processes for knowledge sharing.Stay updated with emerging industry trends and apply them to improve system architecture and development practices.
Required education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise 15+ years of programming experience.Proven experience as a full stack developer with expertise in Node.js/Java with Spring framework for backend, and React.js and Typescript for frontend development.Robust system design and programming skills.Hands-on experience with Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux environments.Experience building distributed and scalable SaaS offerings based on REST APIs, microservices, and container orchestration.Strong background in system design and supporting cloud services.Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) frameworks.Ability to quickly learn and independently become productive with new technologies.Experience in technically coaching and guiding junior developers, including system design, code reviews, and best practices.Excellent communication skills and demonstrated technical leadership qualities.