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The MREF Developer is responsible for designing, configuring, and developing IBM MREF solutions across Real Estate, Facilities, Space, Capital Projects, and Lease Management modules.
This role plays a hands-on technical leadership function—owning complex customizations, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring high-quality, upgrade-safe TRIRIGA implementations.
The Senior Developer works closely with MREF Architects, Functional Consultants, and Integration teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
As an MREF Developer, you would be responsible for
MREF Configuration & Development
1. Design and develop MREF components including:
o Business Objects (BOs)
o Forms and sections
o Workflows
o Queries, Reports, and KPIs
o UX Framework navigation and layouts
2. Implement configuration-first and upgrade-safe customization approaches.
3. Develop reusable objects and patterns aligned to architecture standards.
4. Perform end to end migrations from Tririga to MREF platform (cloud, on-prem)
Technical Leadership
1. Own and deliver complex MREF enhancements and customizations
2. Perform technical design, estimation, and impact analysis for new requirements
3. Review and guide work produced by junior developers.
4. Act as a technical SME within delivery teams or scrum teams
5. Ensure runbooks are built and kept current for Migrations
Integration & Data Handling
1. Build and support integrations
2. Support data migration and bulk data loads using
3. Collaborate with middleware teams for enterprise integrations (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.).
Performance, Security & Quality
1. Optimize workflows, queries, and reports for performance and scalability.
2. Implement role-based security, access controls, and data restrictions.
3. Ensure adherence to:
o Coding standards
o Performance best practices
o Security and compliance guidelines
4. Support UAT, defect resolution, and go-live activities.
Delivery & Collaboration
1. Work closely with functional consultants to refine technical designs.
2. Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.
3. Provide technical inputs for estimates, timelines, and risks.
4. Support production issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
Core MREF Expertise
1. 8+ years of experience in IBM MREF development.
2. Strong hands-on expertise in:
o Business Objects, Forms, Workflows
o Queries, Reports, KPIs
o UX Framework
3. Deep understanding of MREF data model and security framework.
Technical & Integration Skills
1. Experience with:
o REST / SOAP integrations
o OSLC
2. Strong SQL skills and understanding of MREF database structures.
3. Experience with data migration and DataConnect jobs
Technical & Integration Skills
1. Experience with:
o REST / SOAP integrations
o OSLC
2. Strong SQL skills and understanding of MREF database structures.
3. Experience with data migration and DataConnect jobs
Hands-on technical expertise
Ownership and accountability
Team collaboration
Strong communication with functional and technical stakeholders
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