Microservices Developer

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. Your role and responsibilities L2/L3 Support of applications using microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on domain-driven design and API-driven interfaces. Develop Cloud-Native Applications: Design and develop cloud-native applications using microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures, with a focus on domain-driven design and API-driven interfaces. Implement Front-End and Back-End Development: Apply strong skills in front-end development using frameworks like ReactJS or Angular, and back-end development using scalable and resilient backend microservices built on 12-factor principles. Utilize Hyperscaler Cloud Services: Leverage proficiency in using hyperscaler cloud services and frameworks, including experience with event-driven applications using tools like Kafka and Zookeeper. Manage Services on GCP or Azure Cloud: Manage and run services on GCP or Azure using various PaaS offerings, such as GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions. Implement CI/CD and Test-Driven Development: Apply experience in cloud-native CI/CD for change release, and utilize test-driven development methodologies. Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Bachelor's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Proficiency in Cloud-Native Technologies: Experience with cloud-native technologies, including microservices, APIs, Agile development, event-driven architectures, containerized workloads, serverless architectures, and progressive web applications. Front-End and Back-End Development Skills: Experience with front-end development using frameworks like ReactJS or Angular, and back-end development using scalable and resilient backend microservices built on 12-factor principles. Programming Languages and Runtimes: Exposure to multiple programming languages and runtimes, such as Java, GraalVM, Node.js, Python, and .NET. Microservices Frameworks and Tools: Experience with various frameworks for building microservices, including Springboot, Quarkus, Django, and Express.js, as well as tools like Kafka and Zookeeper. Cloud-Native CI/CD and Test-Driven Development: Experience with cloud-native CI/CD for change release, and test-driven development methodologies. Preferred technical and professional experience Knowledge of Event-Driven Applications: Experience with event-driven applications using tools like Kafka and Zookeeper, with a focus on designing and developing scalable and resilient cloud-native applications. Proficiency in Multiple Frameworks: Exposure to multiple frameworks for building microservices, including Springboot, Quarkus, Django, and Express.js.

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IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: 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. IBM also offers 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, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. 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. The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. Job Title Microservices Developer Date posted 11-Sep-2026 Job ID 131998 City / Township / Village LOWELL, Cambridge State / Province Massachusetts Country United States Work arrangement Hybrid Area of work Software Engineering Employment type Regular Contract type Regular Projected Minimum Salary per year 89,000.00 Projected Maximum Salary per year 167,000.00 Position type Professional Some travel may be required based on business demand Company (0147) International Business Machines Corporation Shift General (daytime) Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position? #J-18808-Ljbffr IBM