JavaScript Job: Associate Developer (Entry Level): Toronto-Ottawa

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, check out our Applicant Info Package

You:

• Graduated (or will be graduating) between 2021 and September 2023
• 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
Ottawa

Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 @ 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
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Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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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.

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?

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.

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.

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.