Senior IBM ELM / RTC Plugin Developer

Role Overview :

Emperen Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IBM ELM/RTC Plugin Developer for a contract-based, remote position. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of plugin development, including design, implementation, and maintenance of IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) and Rational Team Concert (RTC) plugins, customizations, and integrations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand client needs and deliver robust, tailored solutions.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and implement custom plugins for IBM ELM and RTC.

- Customize and extend existing ELM/RTC functionalities to meet specific client requirements.

- Integrate ELM/RTC with other systems using RESTful APIs and OSLC standards.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues related to plugin performance and functionality.

- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.

- Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other developers to ensure successful project delivery.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest IBM ELM/RTC technologies and best practices.

Qualifications :

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in IBM ELM and RTC plugin development.

- Strong proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and related web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS).

- Proven experience in creating, customizing, and maintaining ELM and RTC plugins.

- In-depth understanding of IBM ELM architecture and RTC functionalities.

- Experience with relational databases (e.g., DB2, Oracle, SQL Server).

Must-Haves :

- Extensive experience with RTC plugin development, including both client-side and server-side components.

- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and consumption.

- Deep understanding of Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration (OSLC) principles and implementation.

- Strong familiarity with the IBM ELM suite of tools (e.g., DOORS Next, Workflow Management, Test Management).

- Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development.

Nice-to-Haves :

- Knowledge of Python scripting for automation and utility development.

- Familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.

- Experience with other IBM ELM products.

- Experience with build automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Ant).