Entry Level Software Developer - 2027 - Lowell

IBM is hiring an entry-level Software Developer for its product engineering teams. The role contributes to designing, building, testing, and maintaining modern, cloud-ready software for AI-enabled and hybrid cloud solutions, collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers.

What you'll do:

• We are looking for early career Software Developers to join our product engineering teams across back-end, front-end, and full-stack areas
• In this role, you will help design, build, and deliver modern, cloud ready software that powers our AI enabled and hybrid cloud solutions
• You will work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to create high quality, scalable features that support both our users and our business
• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of softwarecomponents
• Build back-end services, APIs, or data workflows using languages such asPython, Java, or similar
• Develop user interfaces using modern frameworks like React
• Work with containerized applications and tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Apply debugging techniques and testing practices to ensure quality and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Learn and explore emerging technologies, including AI/LLM-based components and cloud-native tools

What they're looking for:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Experience working with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++)
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, including version control and basic testing concepts
• Familiarity with cloud environments, APIs, or container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively in a team setting
• IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's Degree
• Exposure to back-end or front-end frameworks (e.g., React, FastAPI, Flask, Spring Boot)
• Understanding of cloud-native technologies, CI/CD processes, or DevOps practices
• Familiarity with NoSQL or relational databases
• Interest or academic experience in AI/ML, including LLM-based systems or agent workflows

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement
• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs
• Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
• Giving & volunteer opportunities
• Discounts on retail products, services & experiences