System Development Engineer at IBM

Introduction

India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) is part of IBM Systems world-wide technology development lab. Established in 1996, the Lab is headquartered in India's Silicon Valley and startup hub - Bengaluru, with a strong presence in Pune and Hyderabad. Developers at ISDL deliver technology innovations across the entire Systems portfolio - z Systems, Power / OpenPOWER Systems and Storage. The team here works across the entire stack from processor design, firmware, operating system to software defined storage. The lab also focuses on innovations, thanks to the creative energies of the teams. The lab has contributed over 400+ patents in cutting edge technologies and inventions so far. While computing veers towards cognitive, cloud, mobile, social, and security, the lab has significantly contributed to not just new products focused in these areas but has also ushered in new development models such as Agile, Design Thinking and DevOps.

Your role and responsibilities

As Java + ReactJS Full Stack Developer, you are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining both the front-end and back-end components of web applications.

Front-End Development (ReactJS)

• Develop responsive and dynamic user interfaces using ReactJS.

• Implement reusable components and front-end libraries.

• Integrate RESTful APIs and handle asynchronous data fetching.

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize performance.

• Use tools like Redux, React Router, and Webpack.

1. Back-End Development (Java)

• Design and develop RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot or similar frameworks).

• Implement business logic, data processing, and server-side functionality.

• Manage database interactions using JPA/Hibernate.

• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of the backend services.

1. Database Management

• Design and manage relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).

• Write efficient SQL queries and stored procedures.

• Perform database migrations and optimizations.

1. DevOps & Deployment

• Use tools like Docker, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions for CI/CD.

• Deploy applications to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-prem servers.

• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues.

1. Testing & Debugging

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests (e.g., JUnit, Jest, Cypress).

• Debug and resolve bugs across the stack.

• Use tools like Postman, Swagger, and browser dev tools.

Required technical and professional expertise

Technical Skills

• Over 5 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying robust full-stack applications with a focus on clean architecture, scalable solutions, and user-centric interfaces.

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, React, Angular

• Backend Development: RESTful APIs, OOP, JUnit, Python unit testing frameworks

• Frontend Development: ReactJS/ Angular, Redux, Context API, Carbon Design System, UI/UX best practices

• DevOps & Cloud: Containers, Linux OS, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Security Standards (e.g., CIS Benchmark)

• Tools & Practices: Agile/Scrum, Git, Code Reviews, Unit Testing, Performance Optimization

Professional Experience & Responsibilities

• Designed and developed scalable backend systems using Java.

• Built responsive, user-friendly web applications using ReactJS and Carbon Design Framework.

• Integrated frontend applications with secure RESTful APIs.

• Implemented reusable UI components and followed modern design patterns.

• Ensured adherence to security best practices and industry standards.

• Provided technical mentorship and guidance to junior developers.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Conducted code reviews and participated in deployment processes to ensure code quality.

• Stayed current with emerging technologies and contributed to team knowledge sharing.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Cybersecurity Industry Standards: Exposure to industry standards and strategic technologies of the IBM z platform, including areas like cybersecurity, compliance, and hardware features exploitation. • Advanced Threat Modeling: Experience with threat modeling and use of security-related tools to ensure secure code development and adherence to security and privacy standards. • Compliance Frameworks: Exposure to compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements related to security and privacy on the IBM z platform.

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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.