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# Software Developer

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Bellevue, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $206,086.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, Apache Cassandra, Multi-Cloud, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Reactive Programming, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4A89BFEF20F847BD93428C75325E9F10/job/

## About the Role

Required: Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master's degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Engineer, Distributed Software Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), gRPC (gRPC Remote Procedure Calls). $206086 per year. Full time. SN190.

Required technical and professional expertise

 * Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master's degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Software Engineer, Distributed Software Engineer or related.
 * One (1) year of experience must include utilizing Java, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), gRPC (gRPC Remote Procedure Calls).

## Description

Software Developer, IBM Corporation, Bellevue, WA (Up to 60% telecommuting permitted):

 * Analyze system logs, performance metrics, and customer-reported issues to diagnose root causes of complex application or network concerns.
 * Design solutions, including drafting architecture diagrams and technical specifications of new components of Astra/Apache Cassandra-related software, that enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
 * Integrate advanced features to support enterprise GenAI applications.
 * Implement solutions in computer languages, applying advanced concepts in distributed computing and software engineering.
 * Perform systems management and integration functions, ensuring compatibility across modules and APIs.
 * Deploy and manage solutions in multi-cloud environments to ensure seamless scalability and reliability.
 * Optimize performance by refining algorithms and enhancing concurrency to handle large-scale workloads.
 * Create new database features that meet scalability, availability, and multi-tenancy requirements.
 * Enhance existing functionality to improve system performance and end-user experience.
 * Engineer core infrastructure for GenAI, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for augmented retrieval and Hybrid Search combining lexical and vector searches.
 * Diagnose and resolve defects through rigorous debugging, testing, and code review.
 * Coordinate software release processes, integrating deliverables from multiple engineering teams.
 * Collaborate with GenAI-related teams to integrate GenAI features for AI-powered agents and workflows.
 * Provide ongoing support for customers, including troubleshooting escalations and delivering fixes.
 * Review and contribute to technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity for users.
 * Utilize: Java, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Hybrid Search, Reactive Programming, Apache Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), gRPC (gRPC Remote Procedure Calls).