Application Developer

IBM Computing; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 215,000 - 263,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Corporation in Bellevue, WA seeks an Application Developer to lead performance testing efforts across full-stack Java applications. You will design non-functional test plans, execute load and endurance tests, and validate throughput and latency in cloud and on-prem environments.

You’ll monitor server performance with Dynatrace, log defects with Jira, participate in agile ceremonies, and produce status reports and test closure documents to support release readiness.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• 1 year of experience as a Full Stack Java Developer, DevOps Engineer or related role; experience with JMeter, LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Jira, Rally, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed non-functional test plans using JMeter and LoadRunner.
• Design and document performance test cases and scripts to validate throughput, latency and stability.
• Execute load, stress, scalability, and endurance tests.
• Monitor server-side performance with Dynatrace and analyze metrics to identify bottlenecks.

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree plus five years of progressive experience

Tools

JMeter

LoadRunner

Dynatrace

Jira

Rally

Confluence

Git

Jenkins

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Introduction

Your role and responsibilities

Application Developer, IBM Corporation, Bellevue, WA (Up to 100% telecommuting permitted):

• Develop detailed non-functional test plans using JMeter and LoadRunner, outlining load, scalability, and endurance testing scenarios based on technical requirements.

• Design and document performance test cases and scripts per release using JMeter and custom scripting to validate application throughput, latency, and stability across various environments.

• Execute load, stress, scalability, and endurance tests using JMeter and LoadRunner, incorporating SQLbased test data sets to evaluate system behavior under concurrent user activity.

• Monitor server-side performance using Dynatrace, analyzing CPU utilization, memory consumption, JVM threads, service latency, API call performance, and database interactions to identify bottlenecks during performance cycles.

• Log and track performance defects per release cycle using Jira and Rally, validate fixes through retesting, and coordinate with development teams to ensure timely resolution.

• Participate in sprint ceremonies and client review meetings using Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence, providing daily updates on test progress, risks, dependencies, and performance findings.

• Generate Daily Status Reports (DSR), Weekly Status Reports (WSR), and performance test summaries using Excel, Confluence, and PowerPoint, document key performance indicators including throughput, response times, failure trends, and resource utilization.

• Create final test closure documentation, including exit criteria validation, unresolved defect logs, environment notes, and performance benchmark summaries using Confluence and SharePoint to support release readiness.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, DevOps, and architects using Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure test environment readiness, troubleshoot build issues, and validate system stability.

• Analyze historical performance trends and propose improvements using Dynatrace dashboards, log analysis tools, and CI/CD metrics, supporting long-term scalability and system optimization.

• Utilize: JMeter, LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Jira, Rally, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.

Required: Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Full Stack Java Developer, DevOps Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing JMeter, LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Jira, Rally, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines. $239,200 per year. Full time. D142.

Required technical and professional expertise

Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems or related (employer will accept a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of progressive experience in lieu of a Master’s degree) and one (1) year of experience as a Full Stack Java Developer, DevOps Engineer or related. One (1) year of experience must include utilizing JMeter, LoadRunner, Dynatrace, Jira, Rally, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and 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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.