IBM

Your role and responsibilities

Senior Software Development Engineer, IBM Corporation, Bellevue, WA (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted).

• Handle data and form the backbone of customer-facing managed services.
• Plan, analyze, and optimize IT spending across traditional and cloud infrastructure.
• Build large scale services optimized for performance, efficiency, and security.
• Develop and maintain large-scale distributed software services.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new and current systems.
• Build software services to improve existing applications and resolve customer issues.
• Maintain the application microservices for the company’s cloud products.
• Work on multiple projects to help solve complex problems and high-quality solutions as part of a

team.

• Lead discussion on how to improve the scalability and performance of existing systems.
• Design new services, revamp existing ones, and guide the team’s overall system design and

architecture.

• Leverage various cloud platforms, hosted services, NoSQL/distributed database, and establish codebase in multiple programming languages.
• Build microservices that address new and existing business challenges and customer needs.
• Lead the development of end-to-end features from concept to design to production, working closely with product managers and engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Dive into complex architectures, research new technologies and solve tough problems.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers.
• Utilize Java, Go, DevOps, Architecture, Design patterns, Reliability, Scaling.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering 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 Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Go, DevOps, Architecture, Design patterns, Reliability, Scaling. $271794 per year. Full time. H213.

Required education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering 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 Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Go, DevOps, Architecture, Design patterns, Reliability, Scaling.

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 50 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. 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), 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.