{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b9121dc56bfa47c5cf030e8c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9121dc56bfa47c5cf030e8c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9121dc56bfa47c5cf030e8c","title":"Software Developer 2026 ELH","description":"Introduction\r\nA career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customer's challenges into solutions.\r\nSeeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.\r\nWe are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.\r\nIBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.\r\nYour role and responsibilities\r\nWe are looking for early-career Software Developers to join our product engineering teams across back-end, front-end, and full-stack areas. In this role, you will help design, build, and deliver modern, cloud-ready software that powers our AI-enabled and hybrid cloud solutions. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to create high-quality, scalable features that support both our users and our business.\r\nWhat You'll Do\r\n\r\n\r\nContribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software components.\r\n\r\n\r\nBuild back-end services, APIs, or data workflows using languages such as Python, Java, or similar.\r\n\r\n\r\nDevelop user interfaces using modern frameworks like React.\r\n\r\n\r\nWork with containerized applications and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.\r\n\r\n\r\nApply debugging techniques and testing practices to ensure quality and reliability.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nLearn and explore emerging technologies, including AI/LLM-based components and cloud-native tools.\r\n\r\n\r\nRequired education\r\nHigh School Diploma/GED\r\nPreferred education\r\nBachelor's Degree\r\nRequired technical and professional expertise\r\n\r\nTransferable skills are encouraged\r\nCoursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.\r\n\r\nFamiliarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures, basic algorithms, or debugging.\r\n\r\n\r\nExposure to front-end or back-end technologies (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience using Git or similar version control tools.\r\n\r\n\r\nInterest in cloud computing, containers, or modern deployment practices.\r\n\r\n\r\nStrong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.\r\n\r\n\r\nAbility to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred technical and professional experience\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience with cloud services (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP).\r\n\r\n\r\nFamiliarity with REST APIs and databases (relational or NoSQL).\r\n\r\n\r\nExposure to CI/CD pipelines or automation tools.\r\n\r\n\r\nPersonal or open-source projects that demonstrate creativity and initiative.\r\n\r\n\r\nUnderstanding of Agile development methods.\r\n\r\n\r\nABOUT BUSINESS UNIT\r\nIBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence-from machine learning to generative AI-to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.\r\nYOUR LIFE @ IBM\r\nIn 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.\r\nBeing 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.\r\nOur 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.\r\nAre you ready to be an IBMer?\r\nABOUT IBM\r\nIBM'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.\r\nRestlessly 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.\r\nAt 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.\r\nIBM 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.\r\nOTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS\r\nIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:\r\n\r\nHealthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being\r\nFinancial 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\r\nGenerous 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\r\nTraining 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\r\nDiverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences\r\n\r\nWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.\r\nThis 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.\r\nIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.\r\nThe compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. 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IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM's AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM's hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments-a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.\r\nYOUR LIFE @ IBM\r\nIn 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.\r\nBeing 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.\r\nOur 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.\r\nAre you ready to be an IBMer?\r\nABOUT IBM\r\nIBM'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.\r\nRestlessly 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.\r\nAt 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.\r\nIBM 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.\r\nOTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS\r\nIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:\r\n\r\nHealthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being\r\nFinancial 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\r\nGenerous 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\r\nTraining 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\r\nDiverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences\r\n\r\nWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.\r\nThis 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.\r\nIBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. 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