Software Engineer - Data Management

International Business Machines Corporation; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Transformation & Operations in Pune, India seeks a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software and data solutions. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, building reliable applications, services, APIs, and data pipelines while adopting cloud-native and AI-assisted engineering practices.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and solving complex engineering problems.

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience building scalable, maintainable applications or services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or C++.
• Experience with SQL and relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud-native development, automation, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience or strong interest in AI-assisted development and AI agents.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deliver scalable software applications, services, APIs, and data solutions.
• Build reliable data processing, transformation, integration, and storage capabilities.
• Apply SDLC best practices including design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Leverage AI-assisted development practices to accelerate coding, testing, and automation.
• Collaborate with software, data, and platform engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Contribute to technical design, code reviews, documentation, and engineering standards.

Skills

Software engineering

Java

Python

Go

C++

Data structures & algorithms

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud-native development

CI/CD

AI-assisted development

Collaboration & ownership

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Transformation & Operations, we are the backbone of IBM's transformation driving efficiency, transparency, and smart decision-making across the business. Our teams provide the insight and discipline that guide strategy, ensure financial strength, and enable IBM to invest in innovation and growth. Working in Finance & Operations means combining analytical skills with collaboration and curiosity. A core part of this mission is the Data And AI organization, which is a highly focused effort to lead digital-first execution and transformation at Red Hat leveraging data & AI strategically for our customers, partners, and associates. The engineering team is focused on building and delivering strategic business capabilities and AI agents built on our Data & AI platform, designed to augment human capabilities, accelerate business workflows, and scale operations across the enterprise.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Data Management team in Pune, India. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable software and data solutions while driving technical solutions for complex engineering problems. You will work across the software development lifecycle, building reliable applications, services, APIs, and data pipelines while adopting modern cloud-native and AI-assisted engineering practices. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, driving technical decisions, and taking ownership of solutions from design through production.

You will partner with colleagues across functions and geographies, using data, ai, technology, and process excellence to create solutions that improve performance and deliver measurable impact. IBM offers continuous learning, career development, and a culture that values diverse perspectives. Join us and be part of a global team that keeps IBM moving forward, while building your own future in a dynamic and evolving environment

Your role and responsibilities

As a Software Developer, you will design, develop, test, and deliver offerings using leading‑edge and/or proven technologies. You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment to understand stakeholder requirements and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications, services, APIs, and data solutions.
• Build reliable data processing, transformation, integration, and storage capabilities.
• Apply modern software engineering practices across the complete SDLC, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.
• Leverage AI‑assisted and agentic development practices to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, automation, and engineering workflows.
• Identify and implement opportunities to use AI agents for automating repetitive software and data management tasks.
• Build and maintain CI/CD, automation, observability, and monitoring capabilities to improve reliability and developer productivity.
• Apply cloud‑native technologies and practices to build scalable and resilient systems.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and continuously improve performance, quality, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with software, data, and platform engineers to deliver end‑to‑end solutions.
• Contribute to technical design, code reviews, documentation, and engineering standards.

Required technical and professional expertise

What you will bring

• Strong software engineering experience building scalable and maintainable applications or services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, C++, or similar.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, APIs, databases, and software design principles.
• Experience with SQL and relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience building data‑intensive applications, services, or pipelines.
• Experience with cloud‑native development, automation, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience or strong interest in AI‑assisted development, AI agents, and Agentic SDLC.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, communication, and ownership skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.

The following experience is considered a plus

• Familiarity with open source or inner source development and processes.

Preferred technical and professional experience

What you will bring

• Strong software engineering experience building scalable and maintainable applications or services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Java, Python, Go, C++, or similar.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, APIs, databases, and software design principles.
• Experience with SQL and relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience building data‑intensive applications, services, or pipelines.
• Experience with cloud‑native development, automation, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience or strong interest in AI‑assisted development, AI agents, and Agentic SDLC.
• Strong problem‑solving, collaboration, communication, and ownership skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn and adopt emerging technologies.

The following experience is considered a plus

• Familiarity with open source or inner source development and processes.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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.