Mid-Level Back-End Software Developer

Join IBM as a Mid-Level Back-End Software Developer

Introduction

A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions. We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a key member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and implementation of innovative features, fine-tuning and sustaining existing code for optimal performance, and guaranteeing top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you'll be working closely with fellow developers, designers, and product managers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.

• Design and implement innovative features for our software products.
• Fine-tune and sustain existing code for optimal performance.
• Ensure top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging.
• Collaborate with fellow developers, designers, and product managers.
• Work within a distributed global team in a fast-paced environment.
• Follow Design Thinking and Agile principles to develop creative solutions.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2-5 years of experience in software development.
• 1-3 years of working experience with Java, Python, or JavaScript.
• Knowledge of both SQL and NoSQL database implementations.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Exceptional knowledge of data structures, algorithms, enterprise systems, asynchronous architectures, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with popular AWS, Azure, and/or GCP services for compute, storage, and databases.
• Experience developing Single Page Web Applications and frameworks like React or equivalent.
• Professional experience building REST APIs.
• Passionate and driven to design and implement scalable, programmatic solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical experience in building and delivering complex software systems.
• Experience in working with customers, product management, and senior management to deliver value to the market.
• Knowledge/expertise in cybersecurity is a plus.

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason, and science, we can improve business, society, and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Benefits

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well-being.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long-term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave, and other Paid Care Leave programs.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Location

This position is based in San Jose, California, United States. You will be office-based, working with senior software engineers who will help you integrate into the team, the department, and wider IBM.

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