Software Engineer

IBM; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software is seeking engineers to design and deliver cloud-native, secure data platforms. You will work on distributed systems, from architecture to end-to-end delivery, improving performance and scalability across critical services.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Java, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), plus a collaborative mindset and on-call production experience. A BS in CS/Engineering is required; Masters preferred.

Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Masters degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience delivering large-scale, secure, highly available systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with distributed systems, cloud-native development, and secure, scalable data integration.
• Architect a complex engineering system from end to end.
• Evaluate and enhance the efficiency of the platform's technology stack.
• Provide technical guidance to the team in specialized areas.
• Improve stability, performance, and operational excellence across systems.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud-native development

Java

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Team collaboration

On-call rotation experience

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Masters preferred

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Kubernetes

Job description

Introduction At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities What You Will Do

• Work with distributed systems, cloud-native development, and secure, scalable data integration
• Architect a complex engineering system from end to end
• Evaluate and enhance the efficiency of our platform's technology stack, keeping pace with industry trends and adopting state-of-the-art solutions
• Solve complicated technical projects with high quality and provide technical guidance to the team in specialized areas
• Enhance the stability, performance, scalability, and operational excellence across multiple critical systems
• Preferred Education Master's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise
• 1+ years of relevant software development experience
• Experience with delivery of large-scale, secure, highly available, low latency, high quality systems
• Experience running production services in the cloud and being part of on call rotation
• Familiarity with cloud-native technology, including networking & security
• Experience with Java, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms is highly valued
• Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
• Strong collaboration skills and a growth mindset are essential, given the team's cross-functional nature and focus on mentorship and operational excellence
• Prior experience working on AWS, GCP, or Azure and a deep understanding of cloud best practices
• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree in computer science is preferred
• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree in computer science is preferred
• At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation.
• At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.