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IBM Fullstack Developer in Heredia, Costa Rica
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 data and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Snowflake 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
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of full-stack applications that support data-driven and business-critical use cases.
Build and integrate frontend components with backend services and APIs, ensuring usability, performance, and reliability.
Develop backend services and RESTful APIs that interact with relational databases and cloud data platforms such as Snowflake.
Write and optimize SQL queries; support data access patterns for analytics, operational dashboards, and application features.
Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Participate actively in Agile delivery, including sprint planning, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to code reviews and automated testing efforts.
Debug and resolve issues across the application stack, including data-related issues (query performance, schema usage, data quality).
Contribute to technical documentation, implementation notes, and client-facing deliverables as needed.
Learn and apply best practices in cloud, data platforms, and modern software engineering under guidance from senior team members.
Required technical and professional expertise
2+ years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a consulting or client-facing environment.
English B2* Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or Java).
Experience developing both frontend and backend components of web applications.
Solid working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts.
Exposure to data-oriented applications, such as reporting, analytics features, or operational data workflows.
Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration.
Understanding of core software engineering principles, including basic data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban).
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
Basic understanding of web protocols and system fundamentals (HTTP, client-server architecture).
Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Clear communication skills and comfort engaging with stakeholders to clarify requirements and expectations.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Hands-on experience or exposure to Snowflake or Databricks, including querying, data modeling concepts, or integration with applications.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and containerized development.
Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
Awareness of data quality, lineage, or governance concepts in data-centric systems.
Understanding of basic application security practices (authentication, authorization).
Exposure to performance tuning for APIs or database queries.
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
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.