Entry-Level Software Developer 2026

Introduction A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customers’ challenges into solutions. Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career. IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive. Your role and responsibilities As a Developer on IBM’s Data Platform team, you’ll build backend services and APIs that power enterprise-scale data solutions. Your work will focus on performance, scalability, and security for data ingestion, virtualization, and analytics. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain microservices for data processing and query execution Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Optimize performance for large-scale, concurrent workloads Collaborate with architects and product managers to deliver secure, reliable solutions Required technical and professional expertise Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field Proficiency in Java or similar languages; familiarity with Python/SQL Knowledge of distributed systems and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong debugging and optimization skills Preferred technical and professional experience Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, or related field Experience with data virtualization or lakehouse architecture Familiarity with hybrid-cloud environments Understanding of data governance and security principles 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.

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