Software Engineering Software Developer Professional

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into AI‑powered, cloud‑native solutions that shape the future of business and society. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration, where you’ll design, develop, and deliver distributed streaming capabilities that power digital transformation across IBM Z platforms.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Java‑based components supporting Confluent capabilities on IBM Z platforms.
• Contribute to product functionality across Linux and z/OS, including platform enablement, integration, and runtime behaviour.
• Work closely with architects, product management, and cross‑platform teams to align Confluent capabilities with IBM Z requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across distributed systems, JVMs, operating systems, and networking layers.
• Participate in Agile development, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support enterprise customers through defect analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with support teams.

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

• Hands‑on experience with software development and agile practices.
• Strong Java development experience (primary language), including building and debugging complex backend services.
• Hands‑on experience developing or supporting software on Linux environments, ideally Linux on IBM Z (s390x).
• Familiarity with z/OS concepts and integration points (datasets, USS, system services), even if not a systems programmer.
• Experience with distributed systems, messaging, or streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka‑style systems).
• Proficiency with Git‑based source control and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Tekton).
• Strong analytical and debugging skills across multi‑layered systems.
• Comfortable working across global, cross‑time‑zone teams with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience with Apache Kafka, Confluent Platform, or similar streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of IBM Z architecture and platform characteristics (availability, scalability, security).
• Experience running Java workloads on zLinux and/or z/OS JVMs.

• Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash‑balance pension plan, IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability coverage, and performance‑based salary incentive programs.
• Generous paid time off including holidays, sick time, vacation, and parental bonding leave.
• Training and educational resources on IBM’s personalized, AI‑driven learning platform.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, volunteer opportunities, and retail discounts.

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.

Job Title:

Software Developer | Job  |

Location:

Poughkeepsie, NY / Research Triangle Park, NC | Work Arrangement:
Hybrid | Salary Range: $88,000.00 – $ per year

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.