Software Developer

IBM; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 256,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Software Developer in San Jose, CA to build and enhance a Data Integration Agent within an LLM-based framework. You will design runtime components for scalable, reliable data processing, and work with Protobufs to transform Substrait plans for relational operations.

The role involves creating automated Python testing tools, developing REST APIs with Docker, and debugging SSE communications across distributed services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or related.
• One year of experience as a Software Developer or related, with Java and Python.
• Experience using Docker, IBM Cloud, and IBM DataStage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, and enhance a Data Integration Agent within an LLM-based agentic framework to support data integration and processing functionalities.
• Design and architect runtime components of the solution and implement core system features to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Utilize Google Protobufs to parse, traverse, and transform complex Substrait plans for accurate extraction and processing of relational operations.
• Develop and implement compliant data integration workflows using StreamSets and DataStage Python SDKs within enterprise data integration runtime environments.
• Design and develop automated testing tools using Python to validate system functionality, improve quality assurance processes, and ensure application stability.
• Build and deploy REST API services using Docker, analyze and resolve system integration issues, and troubleshoot Server-Sent Events (SSE) protocol communications between distributed services.
• Provide technical support for customer cases by diagnosing issues and collaborating with Technical Support Specialists (TSS) to deliver timely and effective technical solutions.
• Integrate applications with IBM Cloud components, including Connector services, Asset Services, and Watsonx Data Intelligence platforms to enable enterprise data capabilities.

Skills

Java

Python

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

IBM Cloud

IBM DataStage

Job description

Software Developer, IBM Corporation, San Jose, CA (Up to 40% telecommuting permitted):

• Develop, and enhance a Data Integration Agent within an LLM (Large Language Model)-based agentic framework to support data integration and processing functionalities.
• Design and architect runtime components of the solution and implement core system features to ensure scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Utilize Google Protobufs to parse, traverse, and transform complex Substrait plans for accurate extraction and processing of relational operations.
• Develop and implement compliant data integration workflows using StreamSets and DataStage Python SDKs within enterprise data integration runtime environments.
• Design and develop automated testing tools using Python to validate system functionality, improve quality assurance processes, and ensure application stability.
• Build and deploy REST API services using Docker, analyze and resolve system integration issues, and troubleshoot Server-Sent Events (SSE) protocol communications between distributed services.
• Provide technical support for customer cases by diagnosing issues and collaborating with Technical Support Specialists (TSS) to deliver timely and effective technical solutions.
• Integrate applications with IBM Cloud components, including Connector services, Asset Services, and Watsonx Data Intelligence platforms to enable enterprise data capabilities.
• Utilize: Java, Python, Docker, IBM Cloud, IBM DataStage.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology 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 Developer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Python, Docker, IBM Cloud, IBM DataStage. $256000 to $285000 per year. Full time.AV223.

Required education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology 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 Developer or related.One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Python, Docker, IBM Cloud, IBM DataStage.

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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
• Training 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
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This 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.

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