Backend Software Developer - GoLang, Java

Overview

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM’s product and technology landscape. Here, you’ll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Java or GoLang in a cloud-native environment.
• Contribute to the evolution of microservices-based architectures and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and performant backend functionality.
• Implement backend integration with external systems, APIs, and services.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure setup using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Terraform.
• Participate in peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and support automated testing strategies.
• Contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and Agile development best practices.
• Mentor junior developers on technical concepts and tools.
  
  

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• 6+ years of experience in backend development with expertise in Java, J2EE, and working knowledge of GoLang.
• Strong understanding of designing and consuming RESTful APIs, including versioning, authentication, and documentation.
• Proficient with Postgres or equivalent RDBMS – writing efficient queries, data modeling, and performance optimization.
• Experience with microservices-based architectures and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Solid experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiar with monitoring/logging frameworks like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Experience deploying applications on AWS (ECS, EKS) or similar cloud platforms.
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices, including secure development principles and basic compliance awareness.
• Practical experience with testing frameworks like JMeter, JUnit, RestAssured, and SonarQube.
• Ability to contribute to system design discussions, resolve technical challenges, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  
  

• Experience designing and implementing reusable backend services and contributing to scalable system designs.
• Working knowledge of API security standards (e.g., OAuth2, JWT) and basic integration with security frameworks (e.g., Spring Security).
• Exposure to cryptographic concepts (FIPS) and protocols (e.g., TLS), with practical implementation experience.
• Understanding of privacy by design and DevSecOps principles in CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with secure coding standards and interest in improving system resilience and threat protection.
• Exposure to event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and message brokers is a plus.
• Ability to write Shell scripts or backend tooling utilities in scripting languages such as Python or Node.js.