**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 architect and develop Microservices that meet business needs. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Design Microservices Architecture: Develop and implement Microservices architecture using industry-leading technology stacks like Spring/Spring Cloud, ensuring scalability and independence of deployable services. * Build Microservices Solutions: Apply hands-on experience with Java, RESTful APIs, API Gateway, and Microservices communications to build and integrate Microservices that work together seamlessly. * Implement Data Management: Utilize expertise in RDBMS/NoSQL DB to design and implement data management solutions that support Microservices architecture. * Apply DevOps Methodologies: Leverage knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools to ensure efficient deployment and operation of Microservices. * Ensure Seamless Integration: Ensure smooth communication and integration between Microservices, utilizing expertise in Microservices communications and API Gateway. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Designs and governs microservice-based architectures for enterprise integrations * Defines REST and SOAP service design patterns and API governance * Manages full API lifecycle using IBM API Connect, including design, publishing, analytics, and versioning * Architects secure communication using OAuth2, JWT, mTLS, and API Keys * Designs integrations with Salesforce Core APIs and Salesforce Marketing Cloud APIs * Defines network and security patterns: firewall rules, segmentation, and traffic flow * Designs containerized deployments using Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift • Establishes CI/CD strategies and environment automation * Ensures compliance with OWASP, secure API design, SSL/TLS, certificates, and encryption standards **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Advanced Java Skills: Proficient in Java, with expertise in developing RESTful APIs, API Gateway, and Microservices communications to build and integrate Microservices that work together seamlessly. * Cloud Technology Expertise: Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as Spring Cloud, to architect and build Microservices that meet business needs. * Database Management: Experience with RDBMS/NoSQL DB, including designing and implementing data management solutions that support Microservices architecture. 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.