Software Engineering
City : Markham
Category : Other
Industry : Technology/Computer Services
Employer : IBM
Working in IBM Cloud gives you the platform to learn, develop and utilize your skills everyday by working on the latest cloud related technology products and services. You'll be working in an environment where we understand how we can thrive best when we play to our strengths. That's why developing our people is key to our success, the door is always open for those ready to advance their career.
Curiosity and courageous thinking are both vital when working in IBM Cloud, as we continue our dedication in guaranteeing that we are at the forefront of cloud technology. Our renowned legacy means we are leading the way in everything from analytics and security through to unmatched hardware & software designs. We provide our clients with the full end-to-end transformation as we build IBM's next generation cloud platform which is focused around delivering performance and predictability at a global scale. IBM's product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled software developer to join our team building and evolving developer tools for IBM Cloud. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages.
The ideal candidate for this role has a solid understanding of technologies used to develop back-end applications. Some experience with front-end development of cloud native applications is an asset, but not required. These are the languages, tools and frameworks our team uses regularly: JavaScript, Node.js, Kubernetes, Docker, NoSQL and SQL databases (Redis, Rabbit, Cloudant, PostgreSQL), React.js, Terraform and Golang. Experience with CI/CD tools, developing Cloud platform services and knowledge of DevOps methodologies and security best practices are valuable assets for this role.
As a member of our dynamic team, you will play a vital role in crafting exceptional software experiences. Your responsibilities will encompass the design and implementation of innovative features, fine-tuning and sustaining existing code for
optimal performance, and guaranteeing top-notch quality through rigorous testing and debugging. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be working closely with fellow developers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Cloud Platform Development:
Develop and maintain key cloud platform services, ensuring they align with business and technical requirements.
Efficient Code Development:
Implement modern tools and techniques to create clean, efficient, and reusable code.
Performance Optimization:
Identify and address design, development, and delivery performance bottlenecks to enhance overall system efficiency.
Unit Testing and Automation:
Define, implement, and execute unit tests, including automation, to ensure the reliability and robustness of the developed software.
Progress Reporting:
Regularly report progress to stakeholders, keeping them informed about development milestones and potential challenges.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Cloud Technology Proficiency: Exposure to cloud-based technologies showcasing familiarity with modern cloud ecosystems and tools.
- Security and DevOps Practices: Knowledge and application of security practices and DevOps methodologies in cloud-centric environments.
- Software Development Experience: Strong background in software development, with proficiency in implementing modern tools and techniques for code development in cloud environments. Proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js.
- Problem-Solving Proficiency: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions.
- Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work seamlessly as part of a team, contributing to collective goals and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Self-Starter Mindset: A self-starter with a proactive mindset, able to initiate and drive projects independently.
- Unit Test Definition and Execution: Experience in defining and executing unit tests, with a preference for automation to enhance efficiency.
- Cloud Platform Integration Experience: Exposure to cloud platform integration, showcasing proficiency in seamlessly integrating services.
About Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
This role will involve working with technology that is covered by Export Regulations sanctions. If you are a Foreign National from any of the following US sanctioned countries (Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia regions of Ukraine) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.
Being You @ IBMIBM 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.