Application Architect-Microservices

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 Architect specializing in Microservices, you will bring technical hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture Style and related patterns to design and build scalable software solutions. You will utilize your expertise in leading technology stacks, such as Spring/Spring Cloud, to develop innovative microservices-based systems. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Design Microservices Architecture: Develop and implement microservices architecture using industry-leading technology stacks like Spring/Spring Cloud, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Build Microservices: Apply hands-on experience with Java, RESTful APIs, API Gateway, and microservices communications to build and deploy high-quality microservices.
• Implement Data Storage: Utilize expertise in RDBMS/NoSQL databases to design and implement data storage solutions that meet business requirements.
• Apply DevOps Methodologies: Leverage knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools to ensure seamless integration and deployment of microservices.
• Ensure Interoperability: Ensure smooth communication between microservices, utilizing expertise in microservices communications and API Gateway.
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Microservices Architecture Style: Exposure to designing and implementing microservices architecture using industry-leading technology stacks like Spring/Spring Cloud, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Java and RESTful APIs: Experience working with Java and RESTful APIs to build and deploy high-quality microservices, including hands-on experience with API Gateway and microservices communications.
• Data Storage Solutions: Exposure to designing and implementing data storage solutions using RDBMS/NoSQL databases, meeting business requirements and ensuring seamless integration with microservices.
• DevOps Methodologies: Experience applying DevOps methodologies and tools to ensure efficient integration and deployment of microservices, leveraging knowledge of industry-standard practices.
• Microservices Communications: Experience working with microservices communications and API Gateway to ensure smooth communication between microservices, enabling seamless interoperability.
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Proficiency in Cloud Technologies: Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and platforms, such as those supporting Spring Cloud, to design and deploy scalable microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of Containerization: Experience working with containerization technologies, enabling efficient deployment and management of microservices.
• Familiarity with Agile Methodologies: Exposure to agile development methodologies, enhancing collaboration and iterative development of microservices-based systems.