IBM jobs - Front End Developer

Introduction
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.


Your Role and Responsibilities
Who you are:

Highly motivated individual with high level of energy. Motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Should be able to translate UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce visual elements of the application. Work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. Responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. Team player who can work closely with designer, architect and other stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• As a Front End Developer on the Support Experience team, your responsibilities will include:
• Producing customer support related solutions that excel at performance, reliability and web scalability
• Building out the support landing center of IBM’s next generation multi cloud marketplace platform giving our customers a portal that is both intuitive and easy to use.
• Complete coding, testing, defect fixes, and production support, using agile CI/CD methodologies
• Analyzing current code and existing design with the goal of enacting improvements geared towards making components and processes more efficient for the entire team
• Planning iterations and representing accomplishments at team scrums
• Presenting individual and team status during weekly playbacks or on management calls
• Managing risks and resolving issues that affect scope, schedule, and quality
• Effectively leveraging build, deployment and monitoring/logging tools such as Travis and JenkinsStay up-to-date on emerging technologies

How we’ll help you grow:

• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our SME's love to mentor.
• You will have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Relevant industry experience of 5 – 8 years
• Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
• Hands on experience with markup languages
• Experience with HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Angular JS, React, JQuery,
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Knowledge of SEO principles
• Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems
• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bootstrap, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins
• Exposure to Mobile frameworks.
  

About Business Unit
At IBM Cognitive Applications, we build open applications that unlock the power of data for clients, partners, and developers. Running on top of IBM's unique Hybrid, Multi-cloud and AI infrastructures, these applications work across horizontal domains and bring our technology to life for end users. Cognitive Applications unit includes: Watson Customer Engagement, Watson IoT, Watson Media and Weather, Talent & Collaboration, Digital Growth & Commerce, and IBM Developer teams.


Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.


About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.


Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.


Being You @ IBM
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.