**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s 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. We are seeking a skilled Software 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. 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** Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop robust, scalable applications using C/C++ and Java. * Write efficient SQL queries and manage relational databases for data storage, retrieval, and performance tuning. * Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle - requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. * Optimize legacy systems and support migration or refactoring initiatives. * Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and Product teams to ensure timely delivery of features. * Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions for continuous improvement. * Follow secure coding practices and maintain software documentation. **Required technical and professional expertise** Required Skills: * Strong programming experience in C/C++ and Java (Core & Advanced). * Proficient in Relational Databases - strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, triggers, procedures, and query optimization. * Hands-on experience with tools like GCC, GDB, Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, etc. * Good understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), multithreading, memory management, and data structures/algorithms. * Familiarity with Linux/Unix development environment and shell scripting. * Experience with version control systems like Git. **Preferred technical and professional experience** Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with performance tuning of large-scale applications. * Knowledge of Java frameworks like Spring, Hibernate. * Exposure to RESTful APIs, microservices, or messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ). * Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI). * Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments. 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. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.