Back-End Software Developer

Your role and responsibilities

Back-End Software Developer, IBM Corporation, Lowell, MA (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted):

• Design and develop backend and/or User Interface (UI) functionality to support next generation product and extend existing products in a complex systems environment.
• Review code, suggest improvements to code based on coding standards and identify potential areas for defects.
• Develop microservices putting in place build infrastructure and docker image deployment.
• Participate in agile software development team in the hybrid data management team.
• Validate code in the form of writing automated tests using Jenkins and pytest.
• Create stories and work item issues in GIT project tracking repository and ensure to update status daily.
• Work with team leads and architects to understand requirements, provide feedback on designs and develop designs for assigned functionality.
• Document various appropriate software API (Application Programming Interfaces) and code behavior using flow charts, diagrams, and word documents.
• Work closely with support team to resolve customer issues through use of internal tooling and attend sessions with customers.
• Develop microservices.
• Develop unit and integration tests for all written code and ensure code coverage percentage meets the goal specified by the team by using code coverage tools such as pylint.
• Provide feedback on design/architecture and test plan documents.
• Leverage knowledge in SQL Database, Cloud Hyperscalers and build tools knowledge such as Travis, Jenkins, Maven.
• Manage opensource components for project.
• Implement the requirements using microservices architecture with a cloud first approach.
• Support customers in both SaaS and Hybrid Cloud environments.
• Develop, maintain and expand using microservice architecture.
• Design features centered around managing metadata for a large-scale distributed data warehouse.
• Validate software/functionality using a combination of automated and manual testing.
• Utilize: Java, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, Python, and Db2.

Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related and five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related. Five (5) years of experience must include utilizing Java, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, Python, and Db2. $178131 to $190000 per year. Full time. V231.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related and five (5) years of experience as a Software Engineer, Software Developer or related. Five (5) years of experience must include utilizing Java, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub, Jenkins, Python, and Db2.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

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.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

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 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): Lowell, MA

Job ID: IBM-83107

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-12-24T18:47:26