The Staff Software Engineer role at IBM focuses on developing high-impact internal web applications that enhance revenue, forecasting, and operational efficiency for the Confluent Business Technology team. This position requires a blend of deep technical expertise and the ability to influence cross-functional partners. The engineer will lead the design and delivery of complex systems while ensuring that applications are reliable and user-friendly. The team emphasizes data-driven decision-making and aims to optimize resource management for stakeholders.

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including technical architecture for complex, business-critical systems.
• Strong full stack expertise in Go, Java, APIs/services, and React or similar front ends.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and distributed systems technologies like Kafka.
• Proven ability to design and deliver scalable internal/B2B applications.
• Cloud-native experience with AWS, containers, CI/CD, and observability.

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of internal web applications that support deal lifecycle, pricing, and forecasting workflows.
• Own complex, cross-team technical initiatives from problem framing through design and implementation.
• Identify and drive technical investments that improve reliability, performance, and user experience across applications.
• Design and evolve microservices, APIs, and data models that integrate with various systems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business problems into technical strategies.

• IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.