**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio **Your role and responsibilities** Collaborate with senior developers and team members to develop, test, and maintain Java applications. · Assist in the design and implementation of new features and functionalities. · Debug and troubleshoot software issues under the guidance of senior team members. · Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following industry standards. · Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices. · Learn and apply Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban in a collaborative environment. **Required technical and professional expertise** At least 1 year of experience in Java development, including internships or academic projects. · Familiarity with Java SE (Java 8+) and a basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles. · Exposure to Java backend programming, including basic concepts of REST and SOAP. · Knowledge of at least one Java framework, such as Spring, Quarkus, or Jakarta EE. · Familiarity with modern Java build tools like Maven or Gradle. · Understanding of basic microservice architecture principles and tools like Docker or Kubernetes. · Exposure to RESTful web services and API design. · Basic understanding of SQL and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle. · Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git. Development Tools and Practices: · Exposure to development tools such as Eclipse IDE, Visual Studio Code, or similar. · Awareness of Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and tools like Jira or Trello. · Willingness to learn and work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Soft Skills: · Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. · Good communication and collaboration skills. · A proactive mindset with attention to detail. · Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. 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.