Job Description

IntroductionIBM Security Verify is placed in Gartner Leadership Quadrant as a cloud-based Identity and Access Management (IAM) solution that helps organizations manage user identities and access to applications and resources. It provides features like multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, risk-based authentication, and adaptive access as well as user lifecycle journeys along with associated governance, aiming to protect customer, workforce, and privileged identities. The solution also offers identity analytics to provide insights into user behaviour and potential risks.Your role and responsibilities

• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs using Java or GoLang in a cloud-native environment.

• Contribute to the evolution of microservices-based architectures and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and support debugging efforts.

• Support backend operations including basic monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting under guidance.

• Define overall testing strategy and objectives aligned with project goals.

• Develop detailed test plans including scope, approach, resources, schedule, and deliverables, there by ensuring test adequacy.

• Implement and maintain test automation to ensure product reliability, quality and performance.

• Review the test-cases, automation code/scripts and test data.

• Coordinate setup and maintenance of test environments.

• Ensure timely identification, logging, tracking, and resolution of defects.

• Coordinate with development and business teams to prioritize and fix bugs.

• Test components for optimal performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.

• Work across Linux and Windows operating systems to ensure broad compatibility and deployment readiness.

• Collaborate with team members across different layers of the tech stack as well as product management to deliver cohesive, high-performance, high quality features.

• Translate functional business requirements and technical specifications into reliable and maintainable deliveries.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in collaboration with other engineers.

• Drive greenfield initiatives, and influence product direction while mentoring junior engineers across cross-functional teams to shape technical strategy.

• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required educationBachelor's DegreePreferred educationMaster's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertise

• 15+ years of experience in software development and testing/quality assurance, with a focus on automation and performance scripting.

• Backend development experience using Java, J2EE, and GoLang.

• Hands-on experience building or supporting RESTful APIs and integrating backend services.

• Deep understanding of manual and automated testing techniques (e.g., black box, white box, regression, performance testing).

• Proficient in testing front-end interfaces built using React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and integrating with backend APIs.

• Proficiency in automation tools like RestAssured, Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit,etc.

• Knowledge of performance test tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools.

• Strong at system administration - Linux, Windows, Mac with passion for scripting, coding and automation.

• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, consumption, and integration across frontend and backend services.

• Skilled in working with Postgres or other relational databases, including basic query writing and data access patterns.

• Exposure to microservices principles and containerization using Docker.

• Hands-on experience in deploying full stack applications on AWS and RedHat OpenShift (OCP/ROSA), with the ability to build end-to-end cloud-native solutions.

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins), and configuration management using tools like Jira and Git.

• Experience with monitoring tools suited for full stack observability such as ELK Stack, Instana, and Grafana.

• Strong testing background with Selenium, JUnit, SonarQube, and frontend testing tools (e.g., Jest, Cypress).

• Exposure to Shell scripting and Node.js for task automation and lightweight services.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, with strong collaboration skills.

• Exposure to security domain concepts, especially UI-facing aspects like OAuth, CSP, and secure session management, would be added advantage.

• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills in multi-team, multi-region environments.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with backend architectural design patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).

• Familiarity with API security concepts like OAuth2, JWT, or simple authentication mechanisms.

• Hands-on experience with cryptographic algorithms, protocols (e.g., TLS, FIPS), and Java security frameworks.

• Understanding of security vulnerabilities, secure coding practices, implementation of appropriate resolutions and awareness of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

• Awareness of DevSecOps principles, including interest in integrating security into CI/CD workflows.

• Exposure to scripting with Shell, Python, or Node.js for backend automation or tooling is a plus.

• Working knowledge of Section 508 and WCAG accessibility standards.

• Experience with Carbon Design System or similar UI frameworks.

• Knowledge and experience in security and privacy by design principles.

• Enthusiasm for working on scalable systems, learning cloud-native patterns, and improving backend reliability.

• Ability to create video demos and write blogs on product use-cases.

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