In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centres (Delivery Centres), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
A career in IBM CIC is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
Your role and responsibilities
IBM is currently seeking a seasoned Big Data Java Developer to join our Public Sector team for a significant project. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of Big Data technologies, particularly within a Java context, along with a passion for creating innovative solutions tailored to the unique demands of public sector projects.
As a Developer at IBM you'll participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle, such as design, code implementation, testing, and support. You will create software that enables your clients' hybrid-cloud and AI journeys. You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies, ensuring the applications delivered are high performing, highly available, responsive, and maintainable. Your primary responsibilities include:
- Analytical Problem-Solving and Solution Enhancement: Analyze, validate and propose improvements to existing failures, with the support of the architect and technical leader.
- Comprehensive Engagement Across Process Phases: Involvement in every step of the process, from design, development, testing release changes and troubleshoot where necessary, providing a great customer service.
- Strategic Stakeholder Engagement and Innovative Coding Solutions: Drive key discussions with your stakeholders and analyze the current landscape for opportunities to operate and code creative solutions.
Required education
None
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications for processing and analyzing large datasets, utilizing frameworks such as Apache Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship data-intensive features and services.
- Optimize existing data processing pipelines for efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop and execute unit tests, ensuring the quality and robustness of the code.
- Implement best practices for software development, including version control, continuous integration, and automated testing.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in Big Data and Java development.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of highly scalable, secure, and resilient data processing systems.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Experience in Big Data Java development.
- In-depth knowledge of Big Data frameworks, such as Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka, with a strong emphasis on Java development.
- Proficiency in data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with data processing languages like Scala, Python, or SQL.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Strong knowledge of software development principles, including object-oriented design, design patterns, and clean code practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
- Ability to obtain necessary security clearances as required by public sector projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the public sector or understanding of public sector operations.
- Knowledge of IBM Big Data and AI solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms, preferably IBM Cloud.
- Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects demonstrating Big Data and Java development skills.
- Relevant certifications such as Cloudera Certified Associate (CCA) or Hortonworks Certified Developer (HCD) are considered a plus.
By joining IBM's Public Sector team as a Big Data Java Developer, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on public services while growing your career with one of the world's leading technology companies. We offer a competitive benefits package, ongoing learning opportunities, and a dynamic, inclusive work environment where your skills and passions can reach their full potential.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.
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Job Title: Big Data Java Developer
Job ID: 14076
City / Township / Village: Gloucestershire
Country: United Kingdom
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Area of work: Software Engineering
Employment type: Regular
Position type: Professional
Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
Company: IBM
Shift: General (daytime)
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