Backend Developer - Performance Engineer

IBM
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 62K

Job location

Tech stack

Java
API
Agile Methodologies
Artificial Intelligence
Data analysis
Apache Ant
Unit Testing
Big Data
Ubuntu (Operating System)
Cloud Computing
Databases
Linux
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Graph Database
IBM Cloud Computing
Java Servlet
JSON
Javaserver Pages
Network Protocols
NoSQL
Open Source Technology
Openshift
RabbitMQ
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
TCP/IP
XML
Enterprise Software Applications
Performance Testing
System Availability
Backend
Kubernetes
Information Technology
Kafka
REST
Docker
Microservices

Job description

Responsible for analyzing the performance aspects of Cloud based application running on Microservice architecture. Good knowledge of System internals, System Performance which helps driving deep dive analysis on performance bottlenecks, providing fixes or workarounds. Strong data analysis skills to identify performance trends from large data sets and the technical bent to investigate anomalies. Support architecture/design for better performance and reliability.

Understanding of modern NFR testing techniques, especially performance testing (Load, stress, stability, baseline testing, Saturation point, Load models, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Continuous NFR testing, CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates). Workload modelling and capacity studies to predict infrastructure requirements, growth projections for compute (cpu/memory), storage, IO and network.

Requirements

Data and AI Development team is looking for enthusiastic and talented Backend development Engineer to join us. Our services belong to Match360 product portfolio. Our services are tightly integrated with IBM Cloud Pak for Data where customers can access a suite of leading data and AI capabilities in a unified experience. You are a Backend Developer, who will Design, develop and/or re-engineer complex product components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms. As an ambitious individual who can work under senior architect's direction towards agreed targets and goals, you have the ability to manage change and to work under stress. You are curious to learn as demonstrated by your up-to-date technical knowledge. You are a good team player and you are familiar with Agile methodologies and principles and/or have experience working in an Agile team. We seek an applicant who will thrive in an open, dynamic, flexible, fun, spirited, collaborative environment; an individual who desires creative freedom and the opportunity to work in a high performing team., * 2 - 8 years of professional/industrial experience in software development & analysing the performance aspects of Cloud based application running on Micro service architecture .

  • Good knowledge of System internals, System Performance which helps driving deep dive analysis on performance bottlenecks, providing fixes or workarounds. Strong data analysis skills to identify performance trends from large data sets and the technical bent to investigate anomalies. Support architecture/design for better performance and reliability.
  • Understanding of modern NFR testing techniques, especially performance testing (Load, stress, stability, baseline testing, Saturation point, Load models, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Continuous NFR testing, CI/CD pipelines and automated quality gates). Workload modelling and capacity studies to predict infrastructure requirements, growth projections for compute (cpu/memory), storage, IO and network.
  • Expertise in Core Java, Java J2EE, , MicroServices Architecture.
  • Expertise in Building Restful API, SDK APIs using different frameworks.
  • Experience writing / executing Unit Tests and REST API automation with RestAssured.
  • Should have experience in JSP, Servlets, XML and JSON, Ant.
  • Knowledge of database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL and Graph Databases.
  • Experience in using messaging brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka etc.
  • Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP etc.

Preferred Technical And Professional Expertise

  • Degree in Computer Science Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Working experience on Docker/Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift, Linux Operating Systems (such as Red Hat, Ubuntu, etc.) , the DevOps
  • Experience working with open-source technologies.

About the company

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of., In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background. Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do. Are you ready to be an IBMer? About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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