Junior Platform Engineer, Data

IBM is hiring a Junior Platform Engineer, Data to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Junior Platform Engineer, Data, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a contract, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (East Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Generous paid time off and company holidays How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. IBM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 0–2 years of experience or equivalent training • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • US work authorization • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • Experience with version control and CI/CD Nice to have: • Experience working in a fully remote or distributed team • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently