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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Entry Level Software Developer-Poughkeepsie-NY - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, IBM System I, Automation of Tests, Backup Devices, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Quality, Code Review, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Distributed Systems, Revision Control Systems, IBM Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, OpenShift, Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Technical Review, Strategies of Testing, Data Logging, Enterprise Software Applications, HybridCloud, Backend, Git, Containerization, Solid Principles, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Devsecops, Docker, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/D4927750D4534815ACB86B5EA99CBCDB/job/ ## About the Role * Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript, or similar. * Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and data structures. * Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems. * Knowledge of source control systems such as Git. * Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools. * Understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and performance analysis. * Familiarity with databases, including relational and/or NoSQL technologies. * Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices. Preferred technical and professional experience * Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native architectures. * Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure management solutions. * Experience with storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies. * Familiarity with AI/ML, automation frameworks, or agentic AI solutions. * Experience building highly available, scalable distributed systems. * Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices. * Experience with DevSecOps, security best practices, and secure software development. * Familiarity with IBM technologies, Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, or enterprise software products. ## Description As a Software Developer within IBM Infrastructure, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions that power IBM's infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments. 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