Java Security Performance Developer

Job Description

Introduction Do you have an eye for technical details and quality Are you interested in keeping business transactions secure from prying eyes and attackers Do you like intricate problems and complex steps behind solving themDo you like doing whole stack performance analysis to optimize Java applications through benchmarking, tracing, profiling and debugging for inefficiencies and bottlenecks IBM produces an OpenJDK Java distribution called IBM Semeru Runtimes that runs Java applications with the best performance, quality, and platform support in the industry. Rigorously engineered and tested to run on desktops like Windows, macOS, and Linux and servers such as Arm, X86, IBM POWER and Z systems, IBM Semeru Runtimes are built by a globally diverse team and used by hundreds of IBM software products and tens of thousands of customers, powering businesses from startups to giant corporations in virtually every industry. IBM Semeru Runtime includes numerous Java security components that implement several critical, current, and continually evolving security technologies like Cryptography, Secure Sockets (TLS), Key and Certificate management, Kerberos, FIPS compliance, Post Quantum Crypto and more. The Semeru team has experienced software developers that have built deep expertise in one or more of these technology areas. This expertise is used to develop and support these security components as well as to provide guidance to the many IBM products and their customers in implementing security into their business, using cryptography to secure business transactions today and to continually stay ahead of those that are always trying to break it. You will join the Semeru Security development and performance team and collaborate with open-source community developers from OpenJDK, OpenSSL, Eclipse OpenJ9 and Open Liberty, as well as a number of IBM and Red Hat teams across the hardware-software stack to build and support FIPS compliant open-source Java security components. You will also integrate the build and test for the security components in the Semeru CI/CD pipeline for development and in-service Java releases in the open community and within IBM. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of experienced software engineers and IBM research around the world to stay ahead of evolving threats and new requirements. Security skills are one of the most sought-after skills in the software industry and this job role provides an opportunity to learn and grow your career in this fast-moving domain. Come and make your mark on securing thousands of Java products affecting an incredibly significant part of revenue for the IBM business and its customers. Your role and responsibilities Whole stack performance analysis to optimize Java security applications through benchmarking, tracing, profiling and debugging for inefficiencies and bottlenecks Develop and support one or more of several components that provide Security within the IBM Semeru Runtime for Java via cryptographic related capabilities Become a subject matter expert both inside and outside of IBM to help thousands of IBM products and their many customers provide Secure transactions Work with a small team of experts in the field to develop these components and collaborate with other experts in the field in other developments groups and IBM research around the world Stay ahead of the latest development tools, technologies, and methodologies to stay up to date with these evolving technologies and new threats Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Strong background in software development, demonstrating expertise in Java and C++ programming languages with minimum 5+ years of experience Strong understanding of program execution stack for whole stack performance analysis and problem determination A self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to initiate and drive projects independently. Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, contributing to collective goals and fostering a collaborative work environment. Knowledge and interest in Java Security framework development and performance. Preferred technical and professional experience Experience in Cryptography, TLS, FIPS and Java security framework Experience in understanding security vulnerabilities and implementing the resolutions Understanding of the Agile development process Excellent communication skills and proven ability in influencing open-source community developers, academic and industry partners