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We are seeking a skilled back-end developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.

Your role and responsibilities

Do you like the challenge of working in a complex area and becoming the subject matter expert? Do you like working closely with clients to understand their needs and develop solutions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then working in z/TPF is the right place for you. z/TPF is a highly specialized real-time operating system and includes a database facility. The z/TPF team is looking for an experienced software developer that will often work closely with clients to understand, design, and develop solutions to their requirements.

As a software developer in z/TPF, you will work with clients and others in a multidisciplinary team to define requirements and develop solutions. You will design, code, and test solutions using C/C++, Assembler, and other technologies. You will support the product through maintenance activities such as responding to high severity problems and cases, performing problem diagnosis, and providing fixes.

The z/TPF lab is a complete organization where we do everything from requirements gathering to development to test to maintenance. The lab works as a collection of self-directed Agile teams where all team members work collaboratively through our requirements and development processes.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Experienced in software development
• Experienced in C/C++ and at least one or more of the following languages: Java, Assembler, Python
• Analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills to analyze issues and defects reported by customer-facing and test teams
• Self-motivated towards meeting agreed goals
• Experience with source control management tools, e.g. GitHub, and with Agile Life Cycle Management tools, e.g. Jira

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience in projects including feature development, troubleshooting, production support, and customization based on business requirements.
• Proficient in Linux and/or Windows server environments
• Familiar with databases and database systems including SQL / NoSQL databases (DB2, MongoDB, MySQL, MariaDB, etc.)

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.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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 - z/TPF (Poughkeepsie, NY)

Date posted: 28-Jan-2025

Job ID: 10456

City / Township / Village: Poughkeepsie

State / Province: New York

Country: United States

Work arrangement: Hybrid

Area of work: Software Engineering

Employment type: Regular

Contract type: Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year: 95,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year: 143,000.00

Position type: Professional

No Travel

Company: (0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift: General (daytime)

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?