Software Developer - Backend

Introduction

IBM 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 behavior and potential risks.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Contribute to backend feature development in a microservices-based application using Java or GoLang.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and connecting backend systems to frontend or external services.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to understand technical requirements and implement maintainable solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, write unit/integration tests, and support debugging efforts.
• Gain hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, basic Kubernetes exposure).
• Support backend operations including basic monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting under guidance.
• Engage in Agile development practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset by learning cloud technologies, tools, and coding best practices from senior team members.
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 3+ years of backend development experience using Java, J2EE, and/or GoLang.
• Hands-on experience building or supporting RESTful APIs and integrating backend services.
• Foundational understanding of Postgres or other relational databases, including basic query writing and data access patterns.
• Exposure to microservices principles and containerization using Docker.
• Basic experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with backend monitoring/logging tools such as ELK Stack or Grafana is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, and ability to deploy/test services in cloud environments under guidance.
• Knowledge of writing unit tests and basic use of testing tools like JUnit or RestAssured.
• Exposure to Agile software development processes like Scrum or Kanban.
• Good communication skills, strong problem solving skills and willingness to collaborate with team members and learn from senior developers.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Exposure to microservices architecture and understanding of modular backend service design.
• Basic understanding of secure coding practices and awareness of common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
• Familiarity with API security concepts like OAuth2, JWT, or simple authentication mechanisms.
• Awareness of DevSecOps principles, including interest in integrating security into CI/CD workflows.
• Introductory knowledge of cryptographic concepts (e.g., TLS, basic encryption) and how they're applied in backend systems.
• Willingness to learn and work with Java security libraries and compliance-aware coding practices.
• Exposure to scripting with Shell, Python, or Node.js for backend automation or tooling is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for working on scalable systems, learning cloud-native patterns, and improving backend reliability.