Application Architect-Microservices

IBM

IBM

IT

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Posted on Apr 12, 2026
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.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

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 education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

• Microservices Architecture Style: Experience with designing and implementing Microservices architecture, including related patterns, to develop scalable and independently deployable services. • Technology Stack Expertise: Experience with leading technology stacks, such as Spring/Spring Cloud, to architect and build Microservices that meet business needs. • Programming Language Proficiency: Proficient in Java, with experience in developing RESTful APIs, API Gateway, and Microservices communications. • Data Management Knowledge: Experience with RDBMS/NoSQL DB, including designing and implementing data management solutions that support Microservices architecture. • DevOps Methodologies: Experience with DevOps methodologies and tools, ensuring efficient deployment and operation of Microservices.

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.

Years of Experience:
11 - 16

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