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.

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet. Within IBM Consulting, Asset Engineering Services is a group who build software products and repeatable solutions to accompany and support multiple consulting and services engagements across different clients.

Asset Engineering is looking for a motivated and seasoned Backend Developer to join our growing team. You will be working with one of our biggest products supporting Talent Acquisition in the HR space. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in back-end development and be eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. This role involves working with various technologies, including Java, Python, SpringBoot, Kafka, IBM Cloudant and Microsoft SQL Server, to develop and maintain our web based SaaS products.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications and microservices using Java, SpringBoot, and Kafka (for back-end development).
• Work with IBM Cloudant/any No SQL databases and Microsoft SQL server to manage and store application data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code/unit tests following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the team.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to optimize performance.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Proficiency in Java, SpringBoot, and Python for back-end development
• Knowledge of Kafka and experience with event-driven architectures
• Experience with IBM Cloudant or other NoSQL databases
• Experience with IBM Cloud
• Understanding of web development concepts, including RESTful APIs and microservices

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Familiarity with serverless functions in Azure (Azure Functions) using Python
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and understanding of microservices architecture & containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git and build tools like Jenkins. Familiarity with IBM Cloud and its various services