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Software Engineer - DevOps

IBM

Software Engineering

Madrid, Spain

Posted on Feb 25, 2026

Introduction

IBM Quantum is an industry first initiative to build universal quantum computers for business, engineering and science. This effort includes advancing the entire quantum computing technology stack and exploring applications to make quantum broadly usable and accessible. With a worldwide network of Fortune 500 companies, academic institutions, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, we are committed to driving innovation for our clients in the IBM Quantum Network and the Qiskit Community.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM is seeking a skilled Software Engineer specialized in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for a position Reporting to T. J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY.

This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions using modern automation tools and practices, leveraging automation to ensure scalable, reliable, and secure IT environments across cloud and on-premises infrastructures.

The ideal candidate should possess Linux system administration skills, proficiency in cloud platforms, programming experience in Python and Bash, knowledge of databases, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, and expertise in security practices. The candidate is expected to work closely with interdisciplinary engineering and research teams.

Good communication skills and the ability to handle fast-paced, complex work is essential. A self-motivated and driven individual who can work independently as well as in multi-team settings.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Infrastructure as Code, using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools.
Containerization and orchestrators: Docker, Kubernetes
Continuous Delivery/Integration: Tekton, Argo CD, Travis CI, etc
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (IBM Cloud, Azure, AWS)
Programming skills in Python, Bash, or other relevant languages.
Familiarity with database technologies and administration.
Source code management and proficient in GitHub
Monitoring tools, e.g, LogDNA, Sysdig, or similar tools.
Strong proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Extensive experience and proficiency in security principles, including secrets management, access control, identity management, network security, and vulnerability management.
Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Infrastructure Automation Certifications).
Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in administrating and securing RHEL-based systems.
Advanced skills in Red Hat OpenShift.
Core capabilities in provisioning and maintaining Database.
Contributions in developer ecosystem/communities and open source projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Research is the organic growth engine of IBM and an innovation engine for our customers and partners. As part of this mission, IBM Research anticipates and examines 'What's Next in Computing' to ultimately create and integrate the technologies the world relies upon to solve big challenges and unlock new opportunities. We create and pioneer new markets for IBM, our partners and customers as exemplified in our ongoing quest to reach practical and large-scale quantum computing. Across IBM Research, we realize the power and potential to accelerate discovery with our partners and clients by combining the power of high performance computing, AI, and Quantum, all integrated through the hybrid cloud.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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