Description

Your role and responsibilities

Software Developer, IBM Corporation, Herndon, Virginia (Up to 100% telecommuting permitted):

• Design, code and test features in the firm's software products so that they are: usable, reliable, resilient, and scalable.
• Resolve problems in the software development lifecycle to ensure the firm's products can be built and deployed to customers.
• Debug and resolve problems that customers experience.
• Review designs and code created by coworkers.
• Identify problems and suggest solutions.
• Understand internet standards and implement them in the software.
• Participate in communication protocols, security standards, and data formats.
• Integrate current best practices into the software development process.
• Identify shortcomings and propose improvements to the firm's software products.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior software developers.
• Create internal software tools for testing, deployment and other tasks.
• Document processes and software for use by coworkers.
• Draft user documentation and work with technical writers to ensure the accuracy of published user documentation.
• Utilize: Java SE and J2EE, RESTful web services, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, GIT, Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift Container Platform, Servlet, Spring, Springboot Frameworks, Microservices Architecture.

Required: Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Applications, 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 Senior Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java SE and J2EE, RESTful web services, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, GIT, Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift Container Platform, Servlet, Spring, Springboot Frameworks, Microservices Architecture. $175427 to $215000 per year. Full time. D160.

Required education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer Applications, 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 Senior Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java SE and J2EE, RESTful web services, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, GIT, Docker, Kubernetes and OpenShift Container Platform, Servlet, Spring, Springboot Frameworks, Microservices Architecture.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• 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
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Software Developer

Date posted

16-Apr-2026

Job ID

110557

City / Township / Village

Herndon

State / Province

Virginia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

175,427.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

215,000.00

Position type

Professional

Shift

General (daytime)



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