Senior System Engineer/Architect TS/SCI

IBM; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting in Bethesda, MD is seeking an Application Developer specializing in Application Modernization. You will plan, direct, and coordinate information systems activities, perform systems analysis, and help design architectures while collaborating with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies.

The role requires hands-on work with modern languages (Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, JavaScript), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, Google Cloud), and containerization

Qualifications

• Experience with modern programming languages including Java, .NET, Python, Node.js and JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud and Google Cloud; containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications.
• Experience migrating legacy codebases to modern platforms and languages; integrating generative AI into workflows.
• Experience designing secure, scalable databases and supporting testing, debugging and performance.
• Must possess and maintain active Top Secret clearance with SCI access.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities for information systems; conduct systems analysis and develop system architectures.
• Collaborate with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies and ensure technical feasibility.

Skills

Java

NET

Python

Node.js

JavaScript

AWS

Azure

IBM Cloud

Google Cloud

Microservices

Legacy migration

Database design

Security clearance

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

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.

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 specializing in Application Modernization, you will plan, direct, and coordinates activities for information systems, conducts systems analysis, and develops system architectures. You will collaborate with architects and consultants to execute modernization strategies and ensure technical feasibility.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Develop Modern Applications: Develop and refactor applications using modern programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, and JavaScript. Implement microservices architectures and containerized solutions using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate Cloud Platforms: Integrate applications with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud. Apply DevOps practices and tooling to support continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring.
• Migrate Legacy Codebases: Migrate legacy codebases (e.g., COBOL, RPG, C++) to modern platforms and languages. Incorporate generative AI capabilities into application workflows where applicable.
• Design Database Solutions: Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable database solutions. Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization throughout the development lifecycle.
• Enable Seamless Integration: Build and consume RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications to enable seamless integration across systems.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Modern Programming Languages: Experience with modern programming languages such as Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, and JavaScript, including hands-on development and refactoring of applications.
• Cloud and Containerization: Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud, as well as containerization using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Microservices Architecture: Experience with designing and implementing microservices architectures, including building and consuming RESTful APIs and OpenAPI specifications.
• Legacy Codebase Migration: Experience with migrating legacy codebases to modern platforms and languages, including incorporating generative AI capabilities into application workflows.
• Database Solution Design: Experience with designing and implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable database solutions, including support for testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Must possess and have the ability to maintain active Top Secret Clearance with SCI access

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Generative AI Capabilities: Experience with incorporating generative AI capabilities (Watson, Azure OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex AI) into application workflows, enabling seamless integration and enhanced functionality.
• DevOps Practices: Exposure to DevOps practices and tooling, supporting continuous integration, delivery, and monitoring in cloud-based environments.
• Database Optimization: Experience with designing and implementing secure, scalable, and maintainable database solutions, including support for testing, debugging, and performance optimization.