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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Back-End Developer - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Adobe Flash, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, IBM AIX, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Security, IBM DB2, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Embedded C, IBM Cloud Computing, IBM Storage, Python (Programming Language), Kernel Debuggers, Mainframes, PCI Express, Real-Time Operating Systems, Ansible, Small Computer System Interface (SCSI), Software Engineering, Scripting, DevOps Tools - Open-source, Backend, Storage Technologies, Nvme, Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B5D13493C8CB49E9B1768B79FFB7CD94/job/ ## About the Role * Exposure to Agile Development: Experience working with agile practices and DevOps tooling to design, develop, and deliver software applications or device drivers. * Programming Languages: Exposure to programming languages such as Embedded C, C, Python, GoLang, scripting languages (Ansible), C++, and Java. * Storage Technologies: Experience working with storage technologies, including IBM Enterprise Flash/Disk/Tape, IBM FlashSystems, and IBM Cloud Storage services. * Operating Systems: Exposure to operating systems such as Linux, Unix, AIX, and RTOS, including kernel-level programming and device driver development. * Industry Protocols: Experience working with industry-standard protocols such as PCIe, NVMe, NVMeoF, Fibre Channel, and SCSI. Preferred technical and professional experience * Mainframe Storage Solutions: Knowledge of mainframe storage solutions is beneficial for this role, allowing for a deeper understanding of storage technologies and their applications. * Database Technologies: Familiarity with database technologies, including IMS and DB2, can be advantageous in designing and developing software applications or device drivers. * Storage Security Architecture: Experience with storage security architecture, such as TCG OPAL, can be valuable in ensuring the security and integrity of storage solutions. ## Description As a Back-End Developer for Storage, you will design, develop, unit test, and deliver offerings for IBM Storage products using agile practices and DevOps tooling. You will work in a collaborative environment to understand requirements and create creative solutions to client problems, emphasizing fail-first, fail-fast methods and world-class quality. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Design and Develop Solutions: Design, code, debug, and test creative solutions to client problems and requirements, utilizing programming languages such as Embedded C, C, Python, GoLang, and Java. * Collaborative Problem-Solving: Work collaboratively to understand requirements and deliver solutions, using agile practices and DevOps tooling to ensure world-class quality and resiliency. * Test and Deliver Offerings: Unit test and deliver offerings for IBM Storage products, such as IBM Enterprise Flash/Disk/Tape and IBM Cloud Storage services. * Debug and Optimize: Debug and optimize solutions using kernel debuggers and user-mode programming, ensuring strategic imperatives including artificial intelligence and cloud. * Support Strategic Imperatives: Support strategic imperatives, including artificial intelligence and cloud, by designing and developing software applications or device drivers for various operating systems. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)