Application Developer

Job description

Do you have a passion for learning and applying modern software engineering practices? Are you excited to use these practices to deliver and manage mission critical services at scale? Are you a quick thinker? If so, please read on.

The Application Developer position provides a unique opportunity to gain insight into worldwide applications for a segment of IBM's Software Group that is growing rapidly. Also, use the industry trend of Agile practices daily to deliver business value.

·  Work in an agile environment, be responsible for the development, test and support of IBM internal applications
·  Ensure adherence to data standards and agile development methodology
·  Adopt test driven development methodology
·  Code and test DB2 procedures, Datastage, and Unix scripts
·  Utilize DevOps for continuous development, test, deployment, feedback and support
·  Follow up with issues and drive things to completion
·  Resolve data issues as needed
·  Participate in daily Agile scrum (stand up) calls to provide updates on tasks completed, in progress and blockers
·  Fully participate iteration planning, squad retrospective and showcase meetings
·  Work cooperatively with squad members
·  Continue to expand development skills
·  Innovation and continuous improvement
·  Client and team interaction requires strong written and oral communication and listening skills
A day in the life at IBM
·  Throughout the day, you will collaborate with your teammates and interact with our product owners – all while being based out of our Littleton, MA office.
·  Participate and/or lead lunch and learn sessions
·  Take a break and have fun by participating with other IBMer's in a game of pool, ping pong or foosball
·  Take advantage of our on-site exercise room which includes cardio and weights
·  Work in an open environment where creativity is welcome and encouraged
·  Staying relevant to emerging trends in areas related to Information Management
Auto req ID

100292BR
Country

United States
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Application Development Programmer Specialist
State / Province

MASSACHUSETTS
Primary job category

IT Specialist
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

T&O
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

LITTLETON
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field
·  Demonstrated experience programming and data analysis
·  Demonstrated organizational, presentation, analytical and problem solving skills, team player and self-starter
Skill-keywords

SQL, Unix shell script and Operating System knowledge, Test Driven Development, Agile
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  SQL, Unix shell script and Operating System knowledge, Test Driven Development
·  Experience / Understanding of AGILE practices
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
New Collar Role

No