Entry Level Software Developer-Rochester, MN

IBM; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure seeks a Software Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software powering IBM's infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript).
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Git and Linux/Unix environments.
• Familiarity with cloud, containerization, and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions using modern engineering practices.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with product management, architects, QA, and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Develop scalable, secure, and performant applications, services, and backend components.
• Troubleshoot defects and performance issues; contribute to architecture reviews and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

C++

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Linux

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Job description

Introduction
As a Software Developer within IBM Infrastructure, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions that power IBM's infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments.

Introduction
As a Software Developer within IBM Infrastructure, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions that power IBM's infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments.
Your Role And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with product management, architects, quality assurance, support, and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Develop scalable, secure, and performant applications, services, APIs, and backend components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer-reported issues.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to products, processes, and development methodologies.
• Support agile development processes and actively participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.
  

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript, or similar.
• Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with databases, including relational and/or NoSQL technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices.
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure management solutions.
• Experience with storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, automation frameworks, or agentic AI solutions.
• Experience building highly available, scalable distributed systems.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps, security best practices, and secure software development.
• Familiarity with IBM technologies, Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, or enterprise software products.