IBM Hiring for Associate Developer (Entry Level): Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa at Calgary, AB Full Time

Introduction

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities

ASSOCIATES PROGRAM

We’re looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network, and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash their potential, the entry level Associates Program is for you.

To learn more about the Associates Program, visit www.ibm.com/associates and access our Application Process and Timeline

You:
Graduated (or will be graduating) between 2020 and September 2022

Have an Associate’s Degree, College Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree (Exception: The Associates Program does not accept MBA or PhD candidates/graduates)

Have maximum 2 years of full-time, professional work experience

Are within commuting distance of Toronto/Calgary/Ottawa, with flexibility to travel 80-100% of the time

Are eligible to work in Canada without current or future need for visa sponsorship

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

At the very top of your resume, indicate which of the following cities you are willing to remain in and/or relocate to. Kindly note that our incoming Associates are responsible for all costs associated with relocation.

Toronto

Calgary

Ottawa

Application Deadline: February 18, 2022 @ 11:59 PM ET

ASSOCIATE DEVELOPER

When you create and iterate, you solve problems — whether it’s a simple bug fix, or an app that changes the way we experience daily life. As an Associate Developer, you’ll take on a range of activities to deliver technology-driven solutions. Using future-looking technologies and techniques, you’ll help design, develop, and integrate solutions to bring industry-defining products, cloud services, and web applications to users around the world.

Work in an agile, collaborative environment to understand requirements and design, code, and test innovative applications

Use IBM Enterprise Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience, along with high performance, security, quality, and stability

Create everything from mock-ups and UI components to algorithms and data structures as you deliver a minimally viable product

Define, detail, and scope technical requirements into solution architecture and drive independent projects from an architectural standpoint

Integrate software packages, programs, and reusable objects residing on multiple platforms

Help maintain and improve code quality, organization, and automation

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Demonstrated programming proficiency and experience with at least one programming language, preferably Java or JavaScript

Experience with systems design and development

Knowledge of software development lifecycle

Flexibility to work across architecture, building both front-end and back-end

Knowledge of modern web and mobile frameworks (e.g. Angular, React.js, Node.js, iOS Swift, Android)

Exposure to Cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud) is an asset

Exposure to deploying applications with container technology (e.g. Docker) and container orchestration technology (e.g. Kubernetes, RedHat OpenShift) is an asset

Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment, using agile development techniques

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Please see job description

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Please see job description

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

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.

Location Statement

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, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Being You @ IBM

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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.