IBM DataPower / Software Engineer

KMM an ISO 9001:2015, CMMI Level 2 certified company provides high-quality IT consulting services and innovative solutions by using the most effective and modern technologies. We have a core group of Subject Matter Experts with certifications and immense experience in successfully delivering mission-critical solutions. We have extensive industry experience in the financial, insurance, Health IT, media, marketing, retail, and government markets. We have a proven track record in understanding client s business challenges, determine a customer-focused solution, and provide the technical implementation and documentation to bring it to fruition.

Position: IBM DataPower / Software Engineer
Location: Reston, VA #HYBRID
Duration: Contract to Hire ()

Job Description:

• Performs complex analysis, design, development, testing, and debugging of computer software ranging from operating system architecture integration and software design to selection of computer systems, language, and/or equipment.
• Designs, develops/codes, tests, and documents critical and complex application programs for computer systems.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to define system scope and objectives and establish baselines.
• Establishes project standards and processes. Breaks down software requirements and creates highly complex systems.
• Bachelor's Degree (Information Technology or Computer Science)
• 5 years' experience with software development, basic coding and compilation, software architecture/design, user requirements definition and software specification development.
• Ability to communicate technical requirements to all levels of expertise., Advanced
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining good working relationships., Advanced
• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)., Advanced
• Proficient with integrating complex and/or existing systems., Advanced
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. JavaScript, C, Python, etc.)., Advanced
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal., Advanced
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (e.g. AWS, Azure), Proficient
• Knowledge of database technologies (e.g. cloud, SQL, Oracle, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL, etc.), Advanced
• Fundamental knowledge of software engineers' best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, Advanced
• Knowledge of test-first practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD) for unit tests and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) for automated acceptance tests, Advanced
• Strong experience with Deployment/Continuous Integration/ Continuous Testing/ Continuous Delivery processes and tools and have expertise in CI/CD tools and framework, Advanced
• Knowledge of Code quality and promotion practices, Advanced

Preferred Skills:

• The position will require working with broad cutting edge technologies, including, but not limited to AWS API Gateway, API Management System (APIM), IBM API Connect, IBM DataPower, Automation Suites for testing API, Venafi Systems, CyberArk, Python, Java EE, Spring, Hibernate, Web Security, REST Services, Micro Services, Role Based Access Control (RBAC) security model, Identity and Access Management, Single Sign On (SSO), Kubernetes and containerization technologies, Internet technologies for web browsers, and the other integration technology.
• The Candidate must play the role of subject matter expert in the field of Web Services, microservices and REST API.
• Review the API specification for conformance of the enterprise standards and API governance framework
• Review the documentation and make recommendation for change
• Design and develop framework (reusable routines) using REST API Specifications and shell scripts to manage lifecycle of API's
• Work with CI/CD team to create necessary custom Jenkins pipelines
• Design, develop and implement custom API flows and Publish API's to APIM platform
• Troubleshoot issues seen in DataPower and APIM
• Generate reports from APIM Analytics
• Experience with OAuth and JWT (with OpenID Connect)
• Participate in customer onboarding activities on to API Gateway platform and participate in triage activities on a need basis
• Support production release activities
• Experience managing/deploying APIs on Cloud and On-premise API Gateway solutions
• Experience with IBM API Cloud Saas Platform
• Experience with AWS & AWS API Gateways

Additional Skills:
IBM DataPower v10 | IBM API Connect v10 | Open API Specifications 2.0/3.0 | Bash/shell scripting |Java |Spring Framework | Oracle/DB2 | Jenkins Pipelines | Python | IBM Cloud Saas Platform | AWS & AWS API Gateway

Business Justification:

• Our projects will need integration with API's exposed through APIM Platform.
• APIM is a Platform that integrates different front-end technologies with backend web servers.
• The candidate will help review and publish the APIs as per enterprise standards. Also help in troubleshooting issues that the team might see, and evaluating, conduct proof of concept and implementation cloud solution to meet organization technology modernization goals

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
25% Perform technical detail design, coding, testing of applications. Serves as subject matter expert for both customer and internal discussions related to maintaining and enhancing existing software systems. Develop and/or analyze interface design documentation. Comply with hardware and software systems standards and procedures. Deliver large systems for tens of thousands of users. Comply with code quality, migration and dev/ops standards and policies
25% Performs software analysis, including requirements and uses case development and design. Implements and documents source code to design specifications. Performs software testing including developing and running automated unit tests, drafting, and executing structured automated test cases. Compile, assess, and report data results from software testing and analysis.
25% Develops software solutions for enterprise environments and other technologies. Analyzes and implements functional and non-functional (e.g. performance, availability) requirements and designs, implements, and tests software. Performs operations & maintenance (O&M) of existing systems. Identifies areas for improvement and streamlining. Demonstrated experience with front-end and back-end programing and integration frameworks and tools. Assist in the estimation of development of application features
25% Provides direct technical support for high level, high visibility and critical trouble calls for supported applications. Works with cross functional teams to develop highly reliable software that runs at scale. Provides recommendations to infuse new technology. Extend open-source libraries and systems as necessary to meet the needs of the team. Play a crucial role in product scoping and roadmap / architecture discussions. Continually evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities, trends, and best practices. Mentoring of junior software engineers.

Thanks & Regards,
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LAXMAN
KMM Technologies, Inc.
CMMI Level 2 | ISO 9001 | ISO 20000 | ISO 27000 Certified
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