Software Architect

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

• Participate in and lead the design and implementation of sophisticated software systems front end and backend with a focus on Java and RDBMS development.
• Participate in and lead software design and code reviews. Reviews include other Software Engineers and are held to ensure a high level of software quality and to share knowledge with team members.
• Participate in, lead, and adhere to, professional software engineering practices using such tools and methodologies as Agile Software Development, Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Source Code Management (git), and GitHub
• Participate in and lead the planning, creation and execution of automated test cases and load/performance testing.
• Maintain a high level of proficiency with Computer Science/Software Engineering knowledge and contribute to the technical skills growth of other team members.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.
• Work as an Agile scrum team member and technical leader.”

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 12+ Years of professional/industry experience in software development.
• Working knowledge on Virtualization, containerization technologies, containers orchestration software (Kubernetes and OpenShift) and cloud platforms
• Proficient in Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, with a comprehensive understanding of their ecosystems.
• Deep knowledge of Java and JEE internals, including Classloading, Memory Management, and Transaction Management.
• Experience with Web services, Web APIs, REST services, SQL, Docker, and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and NGINX.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure services is essential.
• Understanding of design principles and architectural fundamentals.”

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• none