IBM Hiring for Software Developer, Payment Systems at Markham, ON 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

As a Software Developer in the Ecosystems team, you’ll be part of a core team of developers, architects and product managers building the next generation of market-leading payment products with our strategic partner. Your expertise at building highly automated, large-scale, high-performance, and reliable systems on OpenShift/Kubernetes will be critical, as you integrate core technologies across the IBM portfolio (including IBM Integration, Security, Data and AIOps) to create the modern payment technology backbone for our customers. You are an excellent hands-on programmer with a love of technology and desire to learn new things. A consummate team player, you do whatever it takes to ensure your team and your projects succeed.

Responsibilities will include:
Work closely with Architects, Product Managers and other developers to design, prototype, develop and test new features of our products using an Agile methodology

Contribute to integration work across the multiple products that comprise the solution, working with a broad set of subject-matter experts across the organization.

Strive to understand customer expectations and translate them into effective technology implementations, providing frequent demos of progress to ensure alignment

Have an entrepreneur’s mindset, willing to quickly pivot to do what it takes to make the project successful, even when the work required is outside your comfort zone

Develop solutions of the highest quality, backed up by your comprehensive automated tests feeding into our CICD pipeline

Continually learn and expand your technology skills in the service of your team and project

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

5+ years of experience in development of distributed, high performance, high-availability, message-based Java applications

5+ years of experience developing software for cloud and/or hybrid cloud

3+ years of experience developing containerized and cloud-native software running on Kubernetes (ideally OpenShift) and utilizing 12-factor design principles

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience working in squads of 5-10 developers in an Agile DevOps environment

Experience working with CICD practices and toolsets e.g. Jenkins, Travis, and git

Experience with building zero downtime solutions, including blue/green deployments

Ability to document standards and procedures, paying attention to detail

Deep experience programming in multiple languages including golang, Java, and Python.

Experience with test-driven development and testing methodology

Experience using deployment automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Experience in the Banking, Payments or Cards Industry including with message standards ISO8583 and ISO20022

Expertise with the Erlang programming language

Expertise in databases (Oracle and Db2)

Expertise with security products such as QRadar and IBM Security Verify

Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.

About Business Unit

IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

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.