Back-End Developer

IBM

IBM

Software Engineering

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Posted on Jun 4, 2026
Introduction

In the role of software development engineer, you would be responsible for the development of individual product features for IBM's storage products, IBM's Software Defined Storage portfolio, & IBM's cloud storage services.

Your role and responsibilities

In the role of software development engineer,The individual will be responsible for the development of individual product features for IBM Software Defined Storage family of storage products & IBM cloud storage service.

  • Develop, design, and maintain code to enable continuous product delivery and enhancements.
  • Collaborate closely with teams to ensure high-quality, performant, and maintainable code that meets product requirements for usability, functionality, and serviceability.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle. As a developer, ensure alignment with design specifications and product expectations.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IBM’s Software Defined Storage solutions, guiding architectural and design decisions as well as mentoring peers on best practices.
  • Partner with senior technical leads and engineering managers to plan, develop, and deliver high-quality software, leveraging deep technical skills and hands-on experience in system and storage domains.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • 3–6 years of industry experience in Systems Engineering and Software Development, specializing in Platform Engineering, OpenShift, Kubernetes, Cloud-Native Development, and backend engineering using Go and Python.
  • Experienced Platform Engineer with expertise in designing, building, and managing cloud-native platforms on OpenShift and Kubernetes. Skilled in developing automation solutions, Kubernetes Operators, infrastructure tooling, and backend services using Go and Python.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, container platforms, and observability tools.
  • Strong hands-on experience with virtualization and container technologies, including VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift.
  • Good understanding of Linux networking internals, including TCP/IP, socket programming, and Ethernet technologies.
  • Experience in developing and deploying applications and products on public cloud platforms, including the use of infrastructure and cloud templates for customized deployments.
  • Familiar with the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including debugging, testing, and development best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to debug and resolve complex issues across multiple modules and distributed systems.
  • Proficient in data structures and algorithms with a strong foundation in system-level programming concepts.
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes Operators and Custom Resource Definitions (CRDs).
  • Familiar with code versioning, defect tracking, and project management tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience in stakeholder collaboration and technical reporting.
  • Experienced in collaborating with global and cross-functional teams in agile development environments.
Preferred technical and professional experience

Platform Engineer with experience in designing and managing cloud-native platforms using OpenShift and Kubernetes. Skilled in Go and Python for automation, operator development, infrastructure tooling, and backend services. Experienced in CI/CD, GitOps, container platforms, observability, and scalable infrastructure automation.

Years of Experience:
3 - 6

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