Database System Developer

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
Who We Are:
We’re looking for software development candidates to help shape the future of IBM data
management portfolio of fundamental importance to IBM’s strategic direction on hybrid
data management offerings for IBM DB2 IBM Cloud Pak for Data and watsonx.data (IBM’s
lakehouse for AI workloads).

The capability is the next generation of distributed highly parallelized enterprise data
systems capabilities so key to the industry’s future. You’ll work alongside local and global
(in Asia Europe and North America) multidisciplinary teams of Developers Architects
Engineers Dev Op’s and Analysts creating the future of enterprise data management in the
context of AI.

Who You Are:
You understand relational database management systems and are familiar with their inner
workings including SQL no-SQL and API based data access. You are proficient in one or
more programming languages e.g. C/C++ Java Golang. You may have direct experience
working with some open-source data management systems such as Spark Hive or Hadoop.
You are aware and attentive as to performance implications as well as the user experience
of what you create. You are relentless in seeking out opportunity to innovate and automate
to maximise you and your team productivity through Agile and DevOps principles. You have strong communication skills; describe yourself as: self-motivated hardworking and
reliable. Because we will depend on you for our joint success. You are passionate about
technology and software you have extremely strong analytical problem-solving and
troubleshooting skills. The IBM values culture and high performance environment resonate
with your growth mind set.

What You’ll Do:
IBM Data and AI division are looking for a developer to join a team developing IBM’s data
management portfolio on a flexible multi-cloud data platform. You will join a squad integrated into a wider geographically distributed organisation you
will participate in the development of the next generation of distributed highly parallelized enterprise data management capability for your squad’s mandate on a flexible multi-cloud
data platform. We are looking for skilled developer with an understanding of RDBM
systems a familiarity with existing data management stacks and strong communication
skills.

Embracing your inner drive persevering through challenges and striving for excellence are the powerful ingredients that can propel you towards achieving your goals and realizing your full potential.

The successful candidate will be expected to technically lead the delivery of a feature in their area of expertise to ensure timely release of products on a regular basis.

Architectural activities include requirements gathering and solution architecture definition to meet our customers’ needs.

You will be responsible for developing high-quality software participating in code reviews and ensuring compliance with software engineering support and release processes.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Several years professional experience in software development
• Highly skilled in one or more of the following programming languages C / C++ / Java / python / Go Lang.
• Familiarity with high performance distributed systems implementation techniques.
• Deep understanding of Linux Operating Systems (such as Red Hat Ubuntu etc.) and containerised technologies such as Docker & Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of software engineering practices including Agile Test-Driven Development Continuous Integration and Source Code Management.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly with a demonstrated sense of ownership of deliverables.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• BSc or MSc in a technical discipline

• Significant C/C++ and/or Java development experience with a deep understanding of OOP concepts

• Significant experience of distributed / HPC computing

• Significant experience of BigData & Hadoop software stack: HDFS Hive HBase Ambari

• Experience developing compilers and / or RDBMs

• Experience in system & low-level programming (TCP/IP multi-threading IPC) on the Linux platform
• Experience working with Agile software development teams

• Development deployment experience on any Cloud environment (e.g AWS IBM Cloud Google Cloud etc.)
• Experience in federated data technologies like Gaian Db a distinct advantage.
• Experience in connectivity and ETL from multiple data sources desirable.
• Experience of distributed / HPC computing
• Experience of BigData & Hadoop software stack: HDFS Hive HBase Ambari
• Experience developing compilers and / or RDBMs
• Experience in system & low-level programming (TCP/IP multi-threading IPC) on the Linux platform
• Experience leading a technical area in a globally distributed product-based engineering team