Frontend Developer

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.

Role:

• As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences.
• Your responsibilities will encompass the design and implementation of innovative features, fine-tuning and sustaining existing code for optimal performance, and guaranteeing top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging.
• Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be working closely with fellow developers, designers, and product managers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.
• As a Front-End Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-performance, visually appealing enterprise level web applications end to end, working closely with our design and back-end teams as well as the broad organization to develop and maintain single-page applications that are deployed around the world in support of our enterprise cloud business.

Responsibilities:

•  Web Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for cloud-based applications. Build and enhance responsive single-page applications using JavaScript frameworks like React, Node.js, and Express, ensuring world-class performance and usability.
• API Integration: Work with RESTful APIs and GraphQL to deliver seamless front-end to back-end integration.
• Testing: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to best practices and industry standards. Implement and maintain unit and integration tests using modern testing frameworks like Jasmine, ensuring code quality, stability and reliability.
• Code Reviews: Participate in peer code reviews and provide constructive feedback to fellow developers to maintain high code quality and share knowledge within the team.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with UI/UX designers and distributed teams to translate designs into functional and visually appealing user interfaces, adhering to Agile methodologies and leveraging effective communication and collaboration tools across time zones.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize front-end performance to ensure fast loading times and smooth user experiences.
• Agile Development: Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, to ensure timely delivery of features.