**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. IBM Consulting in Bulgaria has been growing for almost 20 years and now we are at brink of next big expansion. We would like to further extend our delivery capabilities by strengthening our team with experts like you. Our team offers business transformation and hybrid cloud services to both worldwide (enterprise clients) and local clients. You have a chance to work in the dynamic environment with flexible working conditions and will get an opportunity to grow together with us. Let's create, join the leader! **Your role and responsibilities** As a Software Developer you'll participate in many aspects of the software development lifecycle, such as design, code implementation, testing, and support. You will create software that enables your clients' hybrid-cloud and AI journeys. Your primary responsibilities include: * Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs. * Implement and optimize data access layers for relational databases, ensuring high performance and scalability. * Architect and build distributed systems with a focus on reliability, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions aligned with business requirements. * Ensure code quality through unit/integration testing, code reviews, and adherence to best practices. * Integrate CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments. * Monitor and optimize performance using profiling tools and observability platforms to maintain SLAs and improve user experience. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime and quick recovery. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 5+ years of professional experience in Java development. * Strong proficiency in Java 17+, Spring Boot, and REST API design. * Hands-on experience with relational databases (preferably SAP HANA). * Solid understanding of distributed systems, concurrency, and scalability principles. * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build tools. * Familiarity with performance monitoring and profiling tools. * Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Experience with cloud platforms and containerization. * Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g. Kafka) and event-driven architectures. * Familiarity with microservices architecture and API gateways. * Understanding of security best practices for enterprise applications (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS). * Experience with test automation frameworks. * Prior experience in performance tuning for large-scale applications and database optimization. * Background in DevOps culture and infrastructure-as-code tools. 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.