Microservices Developer

IBM

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 89,000 - 167,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking a Microservices Developer to join our team in a hybrid role across the Lowell/Cambridge area in Massachusetts. You’ll design and implement cloud-native applications, leveraging microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include front-end and back-end development with ReactJS/Angular, Java, Node.js, Python, and .NET, plus managing services on GCP or Azure using GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions.

Qualifications

Experience with cloud-native technologies including microservices, API-driven interfaces, event-driven architectures, containerized workloads, serverless and PWAs.
Front-end and back-end development using ReactJS/Angular and scalable microservices built on 12-factor principles.
Proficiency in Java, GraalVM, Node.js, Python, and .NET across multiple runtimes.
Familiarity with Springboot, Quarkus, Django, Express.js and tools like Kafka and Zookeeper.
Experience with cloud-native CI/CD for change release and test-driven development methodologies.

Responsibilities

L2/L3 Support of applications using microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
Develop cloud-native applications with a focus on domain-driven design and API interfaces.
Implement front-end and back-end development using ReactJS/Angular and scalable backend microservices.
Utilize hyperscaler cloud services and tools like Kafka and Zookeeper.
Manage services on GCP or Azure using GKE, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions.
Apply CI/CD and test-driven development in cloud-native environments.

Skills

Cloud-native

Microservices

APIs

Event-driven

Front-end React/Angular

Java

Node.js

Python

.NET

Springboot

Quarkus

Django

Express.js

Kafka

Zookeeper

GCP/Azure

CI/CD

Test-driven development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

GKE

Cloud Run

Cloud Functions

Kubernetes

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

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.

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.

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ABOUT IBM

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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.

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