Overview

At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms.

Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Senior Application Developer-Azure Cloud FullStack, you'll leverage your extensive technical expertise and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence within our organization.

Join our team and contribute to the development of innovative cloud-native applications that drive business success. If you're passionate about understanding and solving complex cloud challenges and have a knack for creating cloud-native solutions that maximize ROI, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex cloud-native applications
• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and ensure seamless integration with Azure cloud services
• Stay current with emerging cloud technologies, tools, and best practices
• Contribute to the development of cloud-native application strategies and roadmaps

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Extensive experience in developing rich UI applications based on SPAs or microfrontends
• Masterful proficiency in developing scalable and resilient backend microservices following the 12-factor principles
• Strong understanding of modern SQL and No-SQL modeling techniques
• Proficiency in purpose-built programming languages and runtimes, including .NET Core and Node.js
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services and frameworks
• Experience with Event Driven Applications using Kafka and Zookeeper
• Familiarity with cloud-native CI/CD for change release
• Understanding of Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Proficiency in running and managing services on Azure, including Azure VMs, Azure Container Service, Azure Container Registry, Azure Kubernetes Services, Azure App Services, Azure Batch, Azure Functions, and Azure Service Fabric
• Experience with Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Azure API Management
• Knowledge of Azure SQL DB, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Cache for Redis
• Implementation experience with Azure Integration services like Azure Logic apps, Service Bus, Event Grid, and APIM
• Familiarity with App Insights and Azure Monitor for observability
• Understanding of DevSecOps principles with Azure DevOps, Azure Boards, Azure Pipeline, Azure Repos, PowerShell scripting, and YAML pipeline creation
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality cloud-native solutions in a professional setting
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Strong foundation in Azure security, including identity management, access control, and threat protection
• Experience with front-end development frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Proficiency in back-end development with .NET, Node.js, or Python

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 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with microservices architecture and design patterns
• Understanding of continuous integration and delivery practices

We’re an equal opportunities’ employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.