Senior software development engineer

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 let’s talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and innovative Java Software Developer to join our dynamic team at Apptio an IBM company. As a key member of the engineering department you will be responsible for designing developing testing and maintaining high-quality applications using Java programming language within Apptio domains such as TBM Cloud FinOPS. This role offers exciting opportunities for growth and collaboration in a fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact our customers’ success.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead the development testing debugging and maintenance of scalable cloud-native full stack applications in serverless microservice and micro frontend architectures using Java or Python.
• Participate in code reviews providing constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Set and uphold high standards for code quality system reliability and performance optimization across projects
• Research and apply new technologies for solving complex problems.
• Architect and build scalable cloud-native services to address business challenges and customer requirements.
• Document code methodologies and results thoroughly for transparency and replicability. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and domain experts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering robust solutions

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 8 to 12 years of proven experience in developing testing and supporting software applications emphasizing Java and Python full stack development and React frontend technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Java and Python for building scalable backend services and APIs and strong experience with React for frontend development.
• Design and implementation of microservices and RESTful APIs using frameworks such as Spring Boot (Java) or Flask (Python).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform) for deploying and managing applications.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Experience in developing responsive modern user interfaces using React and related libraries.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing solutions ELT processes and proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL MongoDB Cassandra).
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including Agile methodologies CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g. Git).

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proficiency in Java and/or Python programming languages including best practices and design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile development environments utilizing tools like Jira or Confluence for project management.
• Knowledge of designing and implementing micro frontend and microservices-based applications.
• Experience with test-driven development methodologies and frameworks (e.g. JUnit pytest).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
• Understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling principles.
• Awareness of application security principles and practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud Platform.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes)