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Back-End Developer

Yesterday Cambridge, MA

Your role and responsibilities

Back-End Developer, IBM Corporation, Cambridge, MA (Up to 100% telecommuting permitted):

  • Modify and improve Ceph software to adapt to new hardware, improve performance, and correct errors.
  • Analyze user feedback and requests for enhancement to understand software requirements for Ceph.
  • Determine the feasibility of design and implementation thereof.
  • Gather input and collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and others to design improvements to Ceph and gather feedback on requirements and limitations of the system.
  • Analyze data gathered from users of Ceph to inform software requirements and improvements.
  • Analyze designs for Ceph using mathematical models to predict and measure the consequences thereof.
  • Work with software and quality engineers to direct improvements in testing and validation procedures for Ceph.
  • Work with technical writers to direct documentation improvements for Ceph.
  • Determine performance standards for Ceph in collaboration with software and performance engineers.
  • Coordinate scale testing of Ceph and monitor to ensure specifications are met.
  • Consult with customers of Ceph to analyze and improve Ceph's design and maintainability.
  • Train users and customers to use new versions of Ceph and best practices for hardware deployment for a Ceph cluster.
  • Utilize: Ceph, C++, Python, Javascript, Linux Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Git Version Control, Container Technologies.

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Required: Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master's degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Ceph, C++, Python, Javascript, Linux Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Git Version Control, Container Technologies. $172855 to $215000 per year. Full time. H260.

Required education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master's degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Ceph, C++, Python, Javascript, Linux Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Git Version Control, Container Technologies.

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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), 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 in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
  • 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

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

Client-provided location(s): Cambridge, MA
Job ID: IBM-54829
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-08-28T18:56:38

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