Technical Lead

Job description

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
Software Engineering and Product development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. You will collaborate with top industry thinkers at IBM and utilise the newest software development tools, methodologies, and techniques to create solutions you can be proud of.
We are seeking seasoned people with a strong interest in data and AI to join our watsonx.data engineering team. We are seeking professionals who are knowledgeable about the latest offerings in data warehouse, data lake, and data lakehouse technologies.
Professionals who are already involved in these products' open source communities or who actively monitor them will have an edge during the hiring process.

As a Vector Database Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our vector database systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and data scientists, to ensure efficient and high-performance storage and retrieval of vector data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in database architecture, optimization, and a deep understanding of vector data structures.

·  You will work in an environment that is driven by innovation and collaboration to comprehend requirements, architect, design, and implement functionalities
·  You will collaborate with customers to translate their needs into product features.
·  You will work in an agile development environment and participate in large-scale scrums.
·  You will actively contribute to all stages of software development, from requirements grooming to development and testing.
·  You will experience a culture of continuous learning to support your professional growth.
·  You will create proof of concepts to establish technical viability.
·  You will be able to mentor junior team members (for senior bands).
·  You will have the chance to work with a variety of open source products and actively contribute back to their communities.
·  You will have equal opportunities to work on cloud and on-prem systems.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Band 8: Overall 9+ years of IT Industry experience
·  2+ years of with OpenAI Apis/Opensource models
·  Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
·  Proven experience as a Database Engineer, with a focus on vector databases.
·  Strong proficiency in database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
·  Experience with vector data structures and algorithms.
·  Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
·  Knowledge of database technologies such as Mivus or similar DB.
·  Experience on hybrid search techniques such as SPLADE V2
·  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
·  Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

·  2+ years of with OpenAI Apis/Opensource models
·  Familiarity with Hugging Face
·  Familiarity with Elasticsearch