Introduction At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you'll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM CIC. In your role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We offer: A multitude of training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs as well as the chance to gain industry recognized certifications Regular and frequent promotion and progression opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. Your role and responsibilities We're seeking a seasoned Senior Application Developer to spearhead our Azure cloud initiatives. As a thought leader, you'll guide strategic decisions, architect complex solutions, and mentor our development team. Responsibilities - Define the technical strategy and architecture for Azure-based applications, aligning with business goals and technological advancements. - Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous growth and improvement. - Conduct thorough code reviews, uphold coding standards, and promote high-quality software development practices across the team. - Serve as a key liaison between stakeholders and the development team, translating requirements into technical solutions and leading high-profile projects. - Contribute to the overall technical vision and direction of our cloud development efforts. Required technical and professional expertise - Extensive experience in full stack development with a strong portfolio showcasing Azure expertise. - Thorough understanding of various programming languages and front-end/back-end technologies. - Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor development teams, along with a proven track record in leading software development projects. - Exceptional problem-solving skills and strategic thinking abilities. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels - API Development: Design develop and maintain robust scalable APIs using modern frameworks and technologies. - Azure Logic Apps: Configure and integrate Azure Logic Apps to enable seamless workflows and business process automation. - Proficiency Coding Languages JSON JavaScript PowerShell & C# - Azure Security: Implement and adhere to best practices in Azure security including identity management access control and threat protection. - Front-End Development: Build responsive and user-friendly front-end interfaces using frameworks such as React Angular or Vue.js. - Back-End Development: Develop and maintain server-side logic with programming languages like .NET Node.js or Python. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 10 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. Preferred technical and professional experience - Experience with serverless architectures and Azure Functions. - Knowledge of microservices and experience implementing them on Azure. - Familiarity with Azure Cognitive Services and experience in integrating AI capabilities into applications - Experience with Azure Stack and hybrid cloud environments. 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.