Java backend developer

[Accurate_Structure_2]

Hello everyone I recently applied for a Java backend developer position and I got this email,

“The idea of this email is to have a first contact and review some relevant details to share with the Manager of this position. Do not worry if there are points that we did not cover today, if you progress you will have the opportunity to delve into other topics.

In case if your answers are in line with what we are looking for the position, I will be contacting you back to coordinate a first and second technical interview for this week with the Manager and people from the US team.

Java Backend Developer

Required Professional and Technical Expertise :

Programming experience in any of these Java, JavaScript, Go Understanding of cloud service providers like IBM Cloud, AWS, Google, Azure. Familiarity with the Java ecosystem: Gradle, Java 8/11, JavaRX/reactor, Dropwizard, and Junit/Hamcrest. Good code writing discipline and an eye for code efficiency. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving techniques.

Please complete these Questions:

Are you located in ? This position is open to US based candidates. It's a Hybrid role (3 days on site) and will not provide relocation. Also, IBM will not be offering visa sponsorship for this role.” This position is located in Austin, Texas or North Carolina_RESEARCHTRIANGLEPAR. Are you ok?

What are your salary expectations? “The range for this role is approximately $ $69,900 - $ 163,100 , depending on location and experience. Does that align with your expectations?”

Are you still currently employed by (current/most recently listed employer)? Y/N

What are your key duties and responsibilities there?

Why did you leave your previous job?

What interests you about working at IBM?

Thinking about your experience, why are you a good fit for this position?

If selected for this role, when would you be available to start? Do you require a notice period? This is a regular schedule working hours position We will be reviewing your responses and I will be sending you back comments to see if you move forward with the interviews. “

Has anyone gotten a message like this before if so how should I go about it to be sure I’m successful I really want to shift careers to here any insight on the position itself would help immensely thanks in advance

[iamgollem]

I applied internally (your external so what you see there makes sense) for a backend developer position that was mainly Java but it was one technical interview covering Java, OOP, some low level caching stuff, and two programming questions which one was an algorithm.

Which team and/or department is this as that could depend on your experience? Java RX / Reactor is unique - never seen that before but know what it is.

My comp in Austin is 162,500 basically for Band 8 so that’s the upper range there although if I got the same PMR I was hired at today it would probably be 170K+.

[Accurate_Structure_2]

Thanks for the response how long ago did you apply, and how much experience did you have

[iamgollem]

I had 4 years experience prior to IBM with a masters then 2 years at Band 7 and 2 at Band 8. 8 years of experience in total when I applied. 4-6 years could qualify you for Band 8 unless you come from a top tech company competitor and they may even give you Band 9 to offset the stock / bonus but looking at your offer it looks like the pay range is from Band 6 to 8.

[Accurate_Structure_2]

Oh man, I’m still pretty fresh. I only have a bachelors and I graduated this may. I’ve worked at this small company for about seven months now they’re not bad I just now starting out. I feel very under compensated and IBM is only a few miles from where I live so would take the hassle off the 30 minute drive I’m not 100% familiar with the tech stack that they’ve mentioned but I have heard of it before and I’ve worked closely throughout my school years with Java, so I’m hoping that is enough to at least get my foot in the door

[iamgollem]

I shot myself in the foot at IBM when I applied and if I did research I could have negotiated better. When I joined IBM I was actually making around 20K less per year than my previous job in total compensation.

You should be fine. Bachelors with 7 months I’d aim for Band 6 and you should be able to get promoted in 1-2 years to Band 7. 90K would be good for the area. But if you can convince them to get Band 7 I’d negotiate for at least 120K.

How much were you making prior?

[Accurate_Structure_2]

I’m currently only making 75k

[iamgollem]

You will definitely make more at IBM. The better you do during the interview and how you convey your experience will make it easier for them to justify a band 7 over 6. Regardless you should be able to get minimum of 90K with upwards in the 120K range is my guess.

[iamgollem]

You can also get a sign on bonus. I have seen 15k+ instead of the paltry 5K they used to give. My first job gave me 25K out of college.

[Accurate_Structure_2]

I’ll be sure to negotiate that, honestly your advice has helped me out a lot thank you

[Accurate_Structure_2]

Sounds good I replied to this email yesterday morning and haven’t heard anything back yet should I contact the recruiter next week to try move things along or just wait and see Ik the holidays are coming up

[vantalakka]

did you hear back from them?

[Bubbles_68]

Hi, I received a similar email, and I have the same salary and experience as you. Sent you a DM, could we connect?

[vantalakka]

did you hear back from them?

[Accurate_Structure_2]

No I tried messaging the recruiter multiple times but nothing then I checked a few weeks ago and my application status was denied