Cognitive Developer (WEX,WA) - Sydney

Job description

Cognitive Developer (WEX,WA) - Sydney

IBM Services - CBDS practice –- Cognitive Developer (WEX,WA)
IBM is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, serving clients in 170 countries. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things. We are changing how we create.

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM Services empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge. The Artificial Intelligence practice works with biggest corporate enterprises, clients and governments across many industries around the world.

Role Description
Ready to change the way the world works?
IBM Watson uses Cognitive Computing to tackle some of humanity's most challenging problems - like revolutionising how doctors research cancer, or how architects design the physical world or transforming how businesses engage with their customers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Cognitive Developer to join our fast-growing AI & Advanced Analytics Practice.
This is a client facing role and is responsible for:
·  Performing the full life cycle of software development (Waterfall and Agile contexts) to create custom code using disciplined software development lifecycle methods including parallel build & unit test disciplines, including accountability for code quality (maintainable, self-describing, error and event alerting equipped) and own all testing outcomes.
·  Creating applications comprising Watson API instances on IBM cloud, including instance and workspace identity (service account), authentication integration and workspace configuration management and change control.
·  Decompose the high level information architecture designs and define JSON schema, message payload and message exchange definitions (e.g. REST).
·  Write scalable, resilient and secure code capable of meeting NFR's, including Stress, Performance, Volume and Security testing
·  Maintain and adapt applications to meet new requirements, maintainability, supportability and product improvement objectives.
·  Work effectively individually and with team members toward customer satisfaction and success
·  Assist in creating materials (e.g. presentations at showcase) solutions for client and/or internal review, participate in client meetings to communicate status or give demos
·  Participate in daily code reviews to offer insight and ask questions and abide by team coding standards, development processes and best practices
·  Work effectively individually and with team members toward customer satisfaction and success.
·  Delivering solutions on time, on budget, to the contracted scope and quality. To ensure success in the role you will possess the following skills:
·  Full stack developer for front and back end, leveraging industry standards, IBM best practices and mix of IBM and 3rd party tools
·  Expert in big data and analytics tools eg. hadoop, spark, python, D3, Watson Explorer and Watson Developer Cloud.
·  Hands on, current development and DevOps experience with an BitBucket, Artifactory, Docker, Bamboo, Splunk, Postman, Git, Swagger Codegen, Swagger Editor, Confluence, JIRA
·  Hands on, current development experience with an OO programming language e.g. Java, C#, Ruby, Python, PHP, JavaScript, etc
·  Strong written and verbal communications
·  Solid skills in CSS, HTML, jQuery
·  At least 1 years experience in at least two areas out of: human language, cognition, mathematics, computer programming, solving complex problems, machine learning, artificial intelligence. We also value these preferred skills:
·  Working understanding of Contact Centre use cases, customer service and support conversation types, omni channel workflow including VA to Human escalation and transfers
·  Experience in mobile development (iOS or Android)
·  Test automation (test design, execution and tooling)
·  At least 3 years’ experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications or the Contact Center industry.
·  At least 3 years’ experience in natural language processing. Consulting Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to the functional and technical skills employed, the successful candidate is required to perform activities of leadership, supervision of others, be following our administrative policies and standards; plus have a behaviour of give-back through the support to others.
Leadership
·  Within sales opportunities, consult to bid teams on technical solution design, sprint/iteration scoping and estimating, team design and reviewing/assuring the technical validity of proposals.
·  Within delivery projects, guide the client on implementation decisions based on best practice, experience from previous implementations and the IBM methods resources.
·  Works with multiple teams potentially across multiple projects. Support and mentor the client Product Owner on technical solution value and risk.
·  Coaches teams (and the wider organisation) in contemporary software integration standards, principles, behaviours, practices and frameworks. Supervision and Management
·  Lead teams (e.g. sprint planning meeting/backlog scrubbing, Daily Scrum stand-up, sprint review meetings, Showcases and retrospectives).
·  Regularly pairs with individual team members to coach on Agile technical practices (e.g. Software Test Driven Development, unit testing, and code refactoring).
·  Consistently and actively contributes to project meetings (e.g. Agile ceremonies, playbacks and showcases) Administration
·  Adhere to IBM delivery method standards, policies and the direction of the project leadership
·  Self-administer an effective regime of Continuous Professional Development (see below) Travel
·  Expect interstate and international travel, including sustained periods of Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) engagements within Australia, estimated to be up to 70% of the year.
·  Be required to submit for Defence security clearance (baseline) and potentially at NV or PV level. Give-Back
·  Runs training (and Train-the-Trainer) sessions as needed
·  Improves the overall technical maturity of individuals, project teams and the organisation
·  Helps to manage and mitigate project risks Continuous professional development
The successful candidate will sustain a behaviour of continuous professional development in a field related to the focus of the business and a defined career plan. This will include, in the first year, complete the mandatory training and education as prescribed by the practice leader and ongoing, then subsequently maintain a minimum of 40 hours per year of relevant continuous professional development (CPD) in the fields of:
·  Currency of IBM product availability and shipping functionality;
·  Curation and contribution to the global body of knowledge (IBM assets, technical IP, code and integration accelerators, Methods and standards);
·  Industry expertise in the target sectors for IBM Services; including but not limited to Financial Services (IB, RB, Insurance), Public Sector (Federal and State), Communications and Distribution (Manufacturing through Retail); and
·  Technology innovation trends, emerging technologies and standards.

If you tick these boxes, and are ready to start your next challenge with a career at IBM – click “Apply” today. To find out more, head to www.ibm.com.au/careers

Auto req ID

159508BR
Required Education

None
Role ( Job Role )

Application Developer
State / Province

NEW SOUTH WALES
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0008) IBM Australia Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SYDNEY
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

As above
Country/Region

Australia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

As above
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Eligibility Requirements

Permanent Resident of Australia.
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

Yes