IBM watsonx Assistant Developer

Role : IBM watsonx Assistant Developer

Location : Coppell, TX ( Onsite)

*Mandatory skill :* Watson Assistant development is main skill required

*Job Summary*

We are seeking a highly skilled IBM watsonx Assistant Developer to design, develop, and deploy enterprise-grade conversational AI solutions using IBM watsonx Assistant. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building AI-powered virtual assistants, integrating enterprise applications through REST APIs, and developing intuitive web interfaces. Experience with cloud platforms, containerization, and modern DevOps practices is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain enterprise conversational AI solutions using IBM watsonx Assistant.

Build intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants capable of handling complex, multi-turn conversations and business workflows.

Configure Actions, Variables, Integrations, Knowledge Bases, Search, and AI-powered conversation flows within watsonx Assistant.

Integrate watsonx Assistant with enterprise systems using RESTful APIs, web services, and microservices.

Develop responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, React, or Angular.

Integrate third-party APIs and enterprise applications such as ERP, CRM, ITSM, and authentication services.

Implement secure API authentication mechanisms including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Keys.

Deploy and manage watsonx Assistant solutions on IBM Cloud, AWS, or Azure.

Containerize applications using Docker and deploy scalable workloads on Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and release management.

Troubleshoot, debug, optimize, and enhance chatbot performance and user experience.

Collaborate with business stakeholders, UX designers, architects, and development teams to deliver enterprise AI solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

Primary Skills (Mandatory)

IBM watsonx Assistant Development (Primary Skill)

Hands-on experience developing enterprise chatbots, virtual assistants, and conversational AI solutions.

Experience designing Actions, Skills, Variables, Slots, Dialog Flows, Search, and Knowledge Base integrations.

Strong understanding of Generative AI, Conversational AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Experience integrating watsonx Assistant with enterprise applications using RESTful APIs, webhooks, and microservices.

Knowledge of API authentication methods including OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API Keys.

Experience integrating third-party APIs and enterprise services into watsonx Assistant applications.

Front-End Development

Strong experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).

Hands-on experience with React.js or Angular.

Experience developing responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web interfaces.

Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design.

Backend & Integration

Experience with Node.js, Express.js, or similar backend technologies.

Experience developing REST APIs and integrating enterprise applications.

Familiarity with JSON, XML, and asynchronous programming.

Cloud & DevOps

Experience with IBM Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft Azure.

Containerization using Docker.

Orchestration using Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and DevOps best practices.

Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Generative AI concepts.

Experience integrating enterprise applications such as Oracle ERP, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.

Experience with monitoring, logging, and chatbot analytics.

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Mandatory Technical Skills

IBM watsonx Assistant Development

Conversational AI & Virtual Assistant Development

Generative AI, LLMs & RAG Concepts

RESTful API Integration

Microservices Architecture

Third-Party API Integration

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript

React.js or Angular

Node.js & Express.js

Git Version Control

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

IBM Cloud / AWS / Azure

CI/CD, Automation & Deployment

UI/UX & Responsive Design

Problem Solving & Debugging