Introduction
In this role, you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), 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 Consulting 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.

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Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to join our development team working on a highly complex, distributed solution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and developing scalable, fault-tolerant systems using Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and Java. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be responsible for the development of new features, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of our product.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available backend services using Apache Flink, Apache Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and Java
• Ensure that the new features and components meet the requirements and standards of the project
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations to ensure successful delivery of the product
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring that the code is scalable, maintainable, and follows best practices
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in the system, identifying root causes and implementing fixes
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Flink, Kafka, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, and Java, and apply this knowledge to improve the system
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical guides
• Participate in Agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with Java, with a focus on distributed systems and big data processing
• Strong experience with Apache Flink and Apache Kafka, including stream processing, event-driven architecture, and data pipelines
• Experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
• Experience with Elasticsearch, including data indexing, querying, and analytics
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, principles, and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug complex issues in the system
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Certification in Flink, Kafka, or Kubernetes.