Back-End Software Developer

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, build infrastructure and Docker image deployment.
• Participate in an agile software development team in the hybrid data management team.
• Validate code by writing automated tests using Jenkins and pytest.
• Create stories and work item issues in the Git project tracking repository and ensure daily status updates.
• Work with team leads and architects to understand requirements, provide feedback on designs, and develop designs for assigned functionality.
• Document various software APIs and code behavior using flow charts, diagrams, and word documents.
• Work closely with the support team to resolve customer issues through internal tooling and attend sessions with customers.
• Develop unit and integration tests for all written code and ensure code coverage meets team goals using tools such as Pylint.
• Provide feedback on design/architecture and test plan documents.
• Leverage knowledge in SQL databases, cloud hyperscalers, and build tools such as Travis, Jenkins, and Maven.
• Manage open‑source components for the project.
• Implement 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 automated and manual testing.
• Utilize Java, Docker, Kubernetes, Git Hub, Jenkins, Python, and Db2.

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

Salary: $178,131 to $190,000 per year.

IBM is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.