Software Engineer, API Connect - IBM Cork

Job description

Application programming interfaces (API) are the digital glue that links services, applications, sensors and mobile devices to create compelling customer experiences and help businesses tap into new market opportunities. They allow you to bring new digital services to market, open revenue channels and exceed customer expectations. IBM API Connect is an API management solution that addresses critical aspects of the API lifecycle for both on-premises and cloud environments providing the capability to create, run, manage and secure APIs and microservices. Our team is part of the development group that develops, deploys, and operates the cloud, dedicated and local form factors of the product. In addition we are involved in customer support of our product and efforts to ensure that our customers are satisfied and successful.

As a Software Engineer, the following duties and responsibilities are required:
·  Design of new software product features.
·  Development (coding) of new software product features.
·  Testing of new software product features.
·  Diagnosis (debugging) and resolution of software product defects.
·  Software product quality improvement activities, including:
·  creation of test cases to validate new function or minimize the risk of regressions.
·  code refactoring (improving the structure or design of existing code without affecting its external behavior).
·  Participation in the planning and sizing of work as part of a software development team.
·  Creation and improvement of software product documentation.
We need to be fast, so we use the latest tools and technologies, with the organisation set up to support the rapid adoption of new open source tools. When a problem arises, we fix it, learn from it, and move on. This might not be the IBM that you're used to.

Strong team building skills are vital, our culture defines us and your fit is just as important as the skills you bring. You need to be collaborative, able to handle responsibility and love learning new technologies.
Auto req ID

231275BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Software Engineer
State / Province

CORK
Primary job category

Software Development & Support
Company

(0483) IBM Ireland Product Distribution Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

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

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

CLOUD
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

CORK
Being You @ IBM

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

·  In-depth understanding of fundamentals of object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, and problem solving.
·  Programming experience in building high quality software as a full stack engineer.
·  Skills with Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, NodeJS, React, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Apache Cassandra.
·  Familiarity with cloud based providers: SoftLayer, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine, etc.
·  Scripting and deployment topology knowledge: Shell scripting, Terraform, Apache Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Groovy etc.
·  Familiarity with various technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, New Relic, Prometheus, Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana.
Country/Region

Ireland
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms.
·  Experience with Agile development methodologies.
·  Exposure to tools like Git for source code control.
·  Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment.
·  Demonstrate strong understanding of development processes and agile methodologies.
·  Analytical and communication skills.
·  Passion for handling technical challenges - be goal and results oriented.
·  Excellent communication skills and technical knowledge to advise and help customers with problems.
·  Proven listening, detail-oriented thinking, and creative problem solving skills.
·  Ability to work in highly collaborative global organization.
·  2+ years Experience.
Secondary Job Category

Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

n/a
Position Type

Early Professional
Early Professional Track

Developer
New Collar Role

No