DevOps/Fullstack Developer

IBM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting seeks an Application Developer with Red Hat Cloud FullStack expertise to implement omnichannel systems of engagement and drive cloud-based solutions.

You will design, develop, and optimize OpenShift-based deployments, APIs, and microservices, collaborating across teams to ensure scalable, secure applications and reliable performance. This role requires TS/SCI clearance and onsite work in Springfield, VA.

Qualifications

• Provide Tier II/III support for incident troubleshooting, resolution, and escalation in accordance with SLAs/SLOs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for operational incidents.
• Monitor and analyze system performance; execute tuning and corrective actions to ensure availability and stability.
• Administer, configure, and automate Red Hat OpenShift environments supporting scalable, secure application deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevSecOps integration with development teams.
• Coordinate with mission partners and stakeholders to resolve incidents and ensure system interoperability.
• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance at time of hire and be able to pass a CI Poly.
• Must be able to sit onsite 5 days per week in Springfield, VA

Responsibilities

• Design and Implement Systems: Implement omnichannel systems of engagement, mapping existing components and functionalities to Red Hat OpenShift specific services, ensuring seamless integration and efficient system performance.
• Develop Cloud Native Applications: Apply cloud native development principles and containerization/serverless computing fundamentals to develop scalable and secure applications, leveraging expertise in at least one technology such as Node.js, Spring boot, or .NET.
• Collaborate on Solution Delivery: Work collaboratively to deliver cloud-based solutions, utilizing experience with Red Hat OpenShift and API and Microservices-based architecture implementation to drive successful project outcomes.
• Optimize Application Performance: Utilize knowledge of Servicemesh computing fundamentals to optimize application performance, ensuring efficient and reliable system operation.

Skills

OpenShift

Kubernetes

API design

Microservices

Node.js

Spring Boot

.NET

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

GitOps

Linux

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

Job description

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

As an Application Developer with expertise in Red Hat Cloud FullStack, you will implement omnichannel systems of engagement during the project delivery phase. You will utilize your strong foundation in software architecture and experience in API and Microservices-based architecture implementation to deliver cloud-based solutions.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design and Implement Systems: Implement omnichannel systems of engagement, mapping existing components and functionalities to Red Hat OpenShift specific services, ensuring seamless integration and efficient system performance.
• Develop Cloud Native Applications: Apply cloud native development principles and containerization/serverless computing fundamentals to develop scalable and secure applications, leveraging expertise in at least one technology such as Node.js, Spring boot, or .NET.
• Collaborate on Solution Delivery: Work collaboratively to deliver cloud-based solutions, utilizing experience with Red Hat OpenShift and API and Microservices-based architecture implementation to drive successful project outcomes.
• Optimize Application Performance: Utilize knowledge of Servicemesh computing fundamentals to optimize application performance, ensuring efficient and reliable system operation.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Provide Tier II/III support for incident troubleshooting, resolution, and escalation in accordance with SLAs/SLOs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions for operational incidents.
• Monitor and analyze system performance; execute tuning and corrective actions to ensure availability and stability.
• Administer, configure, and automate Red Hat OpenShift environments supporting scalable, secure application deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and support DevSecOps integration with development teams.
• Coordinate with mission partners and stakeholders to resolve incidents and ensure system interoperability.
• Must possess a TS/SCI security clearance at time of hire and be able to pass a CI Poly
• Must be able to sit onsite 5 days per week in Springfield, VA

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with Service+
• OpenShift certification or similar certification
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience configuring and deploying containerized applications on OpenShift using Kubernetes best practices.
• Familiar with implementing GitOps workflows for automated, declarative deployments.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux system administration in support of containerized environments.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana or ELK stack.
• Deep understanding of Agile, DevOps and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Good oral and written communications skills with experience in delivering to a government customer

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

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.

Job Title

DevOps/Fullstack Developer

Date posted

04-Sep-2026

Job ID

131393

City / Township / Village

Annapolis Junction, ALEXANDRIA, Chantilly, WASHINGTON, Reston, McLean, Herndon, Bethesda, Catonsville, Frederick, Ashburn

State / Province

Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

118,560.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

177,840.00

Position type

Professional

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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