Senior Software Developer - Golang
Introduction
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We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.
IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Golang to join our 3scale team. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining our existing backend systems, actively troubleshooting complex issues, and making significant contributions to our architecture to ensure scalability and reliability. A key part of your work will involve developing NGINX plugins and Kubernetes operators using Golang, as well as contributing to our existing Golang-based components. You will apply your skills in large-scale systems within a cloud-native environment.
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Required education
None
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Software Development Expertise:
Maintain and enhance existing backend codebases, with a focus on Golang applications.
- Kubernetes Operators Knowledge:
Develop and maintain Kubernetes Operators in Golang for automation and management of our services.
- NGINX or Envoy Knowledge:
Design and implement NGINX plugins using Golang to extend functionality and performance.
- Self-Starter Mindest:
A self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to initiate and drive projects independently.
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills:
Demonstrated excellence in problem-solving, with the ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions.
- Collaborative Team Player:
Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, contributing to collective goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Familiarity with Istio WebAssembly (Wasm) modules.
- Demonstrated ability to write NGINX plugins.
- Performance testing and debugging
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