Introduction

Thomas J. Watson said it best: “Good design is good business.” Visualization is critical to discovering data-driven insights and effectively communicating that knowledge to others. Designers at IBM work to create experiences that work together, work the same, and work for our clients. Does the thought of creating the platform at the heart of solutions like Watson, Blockchain, IoT, and Security excite you?  If so, read on!

Your Role and Responsibilities

Are you a front-end developer with a passion for great design, best practices, and modern web standards? Are you ready to work on our next-generation cloud and cognitive software solution? This role may be perfect for you! We are looking front-end developers with a focus on UI/UX design to help create amazing user experiences on our next-generation cloud solutions.

As a UX Engineer on the Cloud & Cognitive Software team, you will be working with UX designers, visual designers, and user researchers to help create beautiful and seamless web applications for IBM Cloud, and our portfolio of state-of-the-art products. Our products enable integration flows targeting businesses that are integrating their data flows, processes, and service management organizations. You will be using the latest front-end tools and technologies to create and deliver innovative web applications with a focus on amazing user experiences.

Earliest start date for this role is January 3, 2022.

These are office based positions in IBM locations including the following. Opportunities in these locations will vary based on demand & will be deleted as filled: CA – San Jose, TX – Austin, NC - Research Triangle Park

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with web development
• Interest in building highly usable, fast, mobile-first user interfaces for mobile, tablet and desktop
• Passion for web standards and best practices
• Interest in adding interactivity to enhance the user experience (animations, hover effects, transitions, etc.)
• Familiarity with building client-side applications that are modular and maintainable
• Ability to innovate throughout the development process
• Interest in writing clean, modern, modular, cross-browser, scalable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with Sass
• Familiarity with ES6
• Experience with a front-end framework like React, VueJS, Svelte, Angular, etc.
• Experience with Git, CLI, and GitHub
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A portfolio or relevant links to your work

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience working with design systems, style guides and component libraries
• Special interest in accessibility
• Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Gulp, or Grunt
• Experience with SVG and animations
• Experience with unit testing frameworks

Part of IBM’s mission is to help those without advanced degrees achieve employment in the IT industry. While a high school diploma is a minimum requirement for employment at our company, equivalent experience will substitute for formal education. Please visit our 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report for more information on this important initiative: https://www.ibm.org/responsibility/2020/priorities/driving-social-impact-at-scale

Learn more about gaining and growing your T-shaped skills with this insightful article from one of our talented designers: https://medium.com/design-ibm/how-to-grow-your-t-and-gain-skills-a13c20452046

Application packet must include:

• Resume
• Portfolio - examples of design/development work

Additional notes:

Please note, social profiles, such as LinkedIn or Instagram are not recognized portfolio sources. Your demonstrated work must be in a digital format, such as Github repo, Live URL, Codepen, CodeSandbox, Dribble, or another digital platform.

About Business Unit

IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities. Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone. It's time to define your career.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for paid holidays, paid sick time and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Being You @ IBM

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, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.