Backend developer

Job description

Introduction
watsonx Code Assistant is an exciting new offering from IBM that strives to revolutionize enterprise software development with Generative AI. We need your expertise, your motivation and your collaboration to take watsonx Code Assistant to the next level. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for designing and developing the microservices "behind” watsonx Code Assistant that interact with our Large Language Models.

Your Role and Responsibilities

·  As a software developer, you will be responsible for designing, coding, unit-testing, and perform FVT for new functions while rigorously adhering to the team's development processes.
·  You will be responsible for working in close collaboration with the development and QA teams to ensure that defects found in are fixed in a timely manner. You are ultimately responsible for ensuring that our code is delivered on schedule and with quality.
·  You analyze and fix defects reported by customers and our QA team.
·  You’re a part of an open, transparent and agile team that always thrives for continuous learning, and you contribute towards continuous improvement.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  2+ years of experience
·  Python programming
·  Any additional modern programming language like GO, NodeJS or Javascript.
·  Microservices architecture and design
·  Source control management, preferably Git

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Experience with AI / ML models and evaluation techniques, including Large Language Models
·  Experience in the analysis of programming languages, including parsing techniques or syntax trees
·  Working with SQL and No-SQL databases
·  Data transformation with Apache Spark and Ray
·  Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and OpenShift
·  Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Travis or Tekton
·  Experience with Cloud Platforms i.e. IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure
·  Knowledge/Experience with automating infrastructure, testing, and deployments using tools like Tekton, Jenkins or Cypress