Software Engineer, IBM Integration

As a Software Engineer at IBM Integration, particularly within the Trucks Integration Layer STAR team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining integrations that connect various systems and dealer management applications. Your role will involve collaborating closely with different teams to ensure seamless integration and innovation in our operations. In addition, you'll also serve as a mentor to junior team members, facilitating knowledge transfer and conducting SCRUM meetings to maintain an agile workflow.

To qualify for the Software Engineer position at IBM Integration, candidates should have a strong proficiency in Java and significant experience with IBM Integration Bus or IBM App Connect Enterprise. Knowledge of IBM MQ, SOAP, Web Services, Spring frameworks, Spring JPA, JMS, JBoss, and Docker is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are also essential.

As a Software Engineer at IBM Integration, you'll primarily work with technologies such as Java, IBM Integration Bus/IBM App Connect Enterprise, IBM MQ, SOAP, Web Services, Spring, Spring JPA, JMS, JBoss, and Docker. This robust technology stack will allow you to build efficient integrations and backend services that are critical to our operations.

IBM Integration offers several growth opportunities for Software Engineers, including training and development programs designed to enhance your technical skills and career advancements. Mentorship roles and leading projects provide paths for professional growth, and you’ll have the chance to work with innovative technologies that enhance your expertise in integration solutions.

IBM Integration provides a comprehensive benefits package for Software Engineers, which includes medical, dental, and vision health care plans, life insurance options, and generous paid time off that covers vacations, sick days, and public holidays. Additionally, employees have access to training and development resources, ensuring they can continuously improve their skills, as well as a retirement plan that includes a 401(k) and IRA.

When preparing your answer, focus on specific projects where you've used IBM Integration Bus. Talk about the integrations you built, any challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight your proficiency in using its components to enhance system connectivity and efficiency.

Discuss your strategies for quality assurance, including testing methodologies you employ, peer reviews, and how you monitor integrations after deployment. Mention any tools used for unit testing and performance validation.

Pick a project that highlights your problem-solving skills. Discuss the challenges faced, your approach to mitigate those challenges, and the successful outcome. Be ready to detail the technologies used and the impact of the project.

Explain how you communicate and collaborate with team members. Share your experiences facilitating SCRUM meetings, providing mentorship, and sharing knowledge with colleagues to foster a collaborative atmosphere.

Talk about resources you utilize to stay informed, such as online courses, community forums, tech blogs, or industry conferences. Demonstrating your proactive approach to continuous learning can set you apart.

Provide an example of a failure you encountered and detail how you identified the issue, resolved it, and implemented measures to prevent a recurrence. Emphasize the importance of swift action and problem analysis.

Highlight your familiarity with SCRUM or other agile practices and how you've implemented them in past projects. Discuss your role and contributions in an agile team.

Discuss your approach to task management, whether it's through tools like Kanban boards, regular team check-ins, or prioritizing based on the project's impact. Providing examples of past experiences can strengthen your answer.

Explain your experience with various Java frameworks, focusing on those relevant to integration work, like Spring. Talk about how these frameworks have improved your development efficiency and application performance.

Share your mentoring philosophy and techniques. Discuss how you provide guidance, support knowledge transfer, and foster an encouraging learning environment for junior engineers.