Software Engineer – IBM Sterling (Remote)
4h ago⚠️ Before applying, please carefully review all the job requirements
- Location:
- United States
- Work Arrangement:
- Remote
- Experience:
- Required
- Job Type:
- Full Time
- Company:
- IBM Sterling
- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Posted:
- 2026-10-10
Job Overview
- This listing is for a Software Engineer – IBM Sterling (Remote) position. The work arrangement is listed as remote. Skills mentioned in the listing include REST APIs, Java, Docker and AWS. For general context: REST APIs let the front end and back end of an application exchange data in a structured way. Interested candidates can review the full details below and apply using the link provided on this page.
What These Requirements Mean in Practice
- ★ REST APIs: Designing and consuming HTTP endpoints so a front end, mobile app or another service can exchange data.
- ★ Java: Object-oriented development on the JVM; Spring Boot is commonly used to build web services.
- ★ Docker: Packaging an application and its dependencies into containers so it runs the same way everywhere.
- ★ AWS: Using cloud platform services for hosting, storage and databases instead of managing physical servers.
Skills to Brush Up Before Applying
- ★ REST APIs: HTTP methods and status codes, authentication basics such as tokens, validation and error responses
- ★ Java: object-oriented principles, collections and streams, Spring Boot basics
- ★ Docker: Dockerfile basics, images versus containers, docker compose
- ★ AWS: core compute and storage services, permissions and access control, basic deployment
Who May Be a Good Fit for This Role?
- This role may be suitable for candidates who match the skills and experience described in the requirements. Applicants with working knowledge of REST APIs, Java, Docker and AWS may feel well prepared for what the listing describes. A remote arrangement may suit people who work well independently and communicate clearly in writing. This is editorial guidance only, and the employer makes the final decision on suitability.
Application Tips
- Applicants may want to highlight relevant experience with REST APIs, Java, Docker and AWS in their CV. Keep your CV to the point and tailor the summary to this role rather than sending a generic version. These are general tips, not requirements stated by the employer.
Prepare for Your Interview
- These suggested questions can help you prepare for an interview by focusing on the skills, responsibilities, and technical areas relevant to this role. They are for preparation only and are not confirmed employer questions.
- Q: What makes an API RESTful, and how do you choose HTTP methods and status codes for different operations?
- Q: How does Spring Boot simplify building a REST service, and what does dependency injection do for you?
- Q: What problem does Docker solve, and how do an image and a container differ?
- Q: Which cloud services have you used for hosting or storage, and how did you choose them?
- Q: How would you handle authentication and input validation for a REST API you are building?
- Q: How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?
- Q: Which project are you most proud of, and what part of it did you personally build?
- Q: How do you approach learning a new tool or framework when you have a tight deadline?
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