Software Developer

IBM; Bellevue (KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Bellevue, WA is seeking a Software Developer to analyze system logs, performance metrics, and customer-reported issues, and to diagnose root causes of complex application or network concerns.

You will design scalable components for Astra/Apache Cassandra related software, integrate GenAI features, and deploy across multi-cloud environments while improving performance and end-user experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related field, or Bachelor's with 5+ years progressive experience.
• 1 year of experience as Software Engineer or Distributed Software Engineer; experience with listed technologies (Java, RAG, Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Cassandra, Kubernetes, gRPC).

Responsibilities

• Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and customer-reported issues to diagnose root causes.
• Design architecture diagrams and technical specifications for Cassandra-related software.
• Integrate advanced GenAI features and ensure multi-cloud deployment reliability.
• Implement solutions using Java and distributed computing concepts.
• Coordinate software release processes across multiple engineering teams.

Skills

Java

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

Hybrid Search

Reactive Programming

Apache Cassandra

Kubernetes (K8s)

gRPC

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience

Job description

Software Developer, IBM Corporation, Bellevue, WA (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted):

• Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and customer-reported issues to diagnose root causes of complex application or network concerns.
• Design solutions, including drafting architecture diagrams and technical specifications of new components of Astra/Apache Cassandra-related software, that enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Integrate advanced features to support enterprise GenAI applications.
• Implement solutions in computer languages, applying advanced concepts in distributed computing and software engineering.
• Perform systems management and integration functions, ensuring compatibility across modules and APIs.
• Deploy and manage solutions in multi-cloud environments to ensure seamless scalability and reliability.
• Optimize performance by refining algorithms and enhancing concurrency to handle large-scale workloads.
• Create new database features that meet scalability, availability, and multi-tenancy requirements.
• Enhance existing functionality to improve system performance and end-user experience.
• Engineer core infrastructure for GenAI, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for augmented retrieval and Hybrid Search combining lexical and vector searches.
• Diagnose and resolve defects through rigorous debugging, testing, and code review.
• Coordinate software release processes, integrating deliverables from multiple engineering teams.
• Collaborate with GenAI-related teams to integrate GenAI features for AI-powered agents and workflows.
• Provide ongoing support for customers, including troubleshooting escalations and delivering fixes.
• Review and contribute to technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity for users.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management 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 Engineer, Distributed Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), gRPC (gRPC Remote Procedure Calls). $206086 per year. Full time. SN190.

Required education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management 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 Engineer, Distributed Software Engineer or related.
• One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), gRPC (gRPC Remote Procedure Calls).

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• 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
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