DevOps/Fullstack Developer TS/SCI

IBM Computing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Application Developer with Red Hat OpenShift expertise to implement omnichannel engagement systems in a cloud-native, secure environment. You will work across API and microservices-based architectures, ensuring scalable, reliable deployments and strong collaboration with stakeholders.

Role requires on-site presence in Springfield, VA, and a TS/SCI clearance. Proficiency in OpenShift, Kubernetes, and CI/CD practices is essential to deliver optimized cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience providing Tier II/III incident troubleshooting and escalation per SLAs/SLOs.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for operational incidents.
• Experience monitoring system performance and applying tuning actions to ensure availability.
• Administration, configuration, and automation of Red Hat OpenShift environments for scalable deployments.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines; support DevSecOps integration with development teams.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders to resolve incidents and ensure interoperability.
• Eligibility to hold TS/SCI clearance at time of hire and ability to pass CI Poly.
• Ability to sit onsite 5 days/week in Springfield, VA.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement omnichannel systems of engagement using Red Hat OpenShift services.
• Develop cloud-native applications with containerization/serverless fundamentals leveraging Node.js, Spring Boot, or .NET.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver cloud-based solutions using API and microservices architectures.
• Optimize application performance through service mesh concepts and related tooling.
• Develop front-end applications using Angular.js, JavaScript, and CSS to improve usability.

Skills

Incident troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

System monitoring

OpenShift administration

CI/CD tooling

DevSecOps collaboration

Team coordination

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

GitOps

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK stack

Angular.js

JavaScript

CSS

Job description

Introduction

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.
• Develop Front-end Applications: Apply familiarity with Angular.js, JavaScript, and CSS to develop user-friendly and responsive front-end applications, enhancing overall system usability.

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 ServiceOpenShift 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

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.