Introduction
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.
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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-quality software. 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.
Your role and 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 education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
Required Technical and Professional Experience:
- 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 experience
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience:
- 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 UNIT
IBM 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 @ IBM
In 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.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM'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.
OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS
Must 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.