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IBM

Software Developer (AI Backend)

Hybrid

Markham, Canada

Mid level

Full Time

21-11-2025

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Skills

Python Java JavaScript TypeScript GitHub Docker Kubernetes Test Architecture Machine Learning Programming Databases Software Development Agile

Job Specifications

Introduction

IBM watsonx BI team builds a business insight agent that unblock the full value of the data and transform it into clear, actionable guidance to drive smarter, faster decisions.

Your Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for a Backend Software Developer(AI) to join us at watsonx BI! We build an enterprise scale, industry leading, Gen AI-based BI solution that employs AI to allow users to better understand and make better decisions from their data.

We are on a journey to modernize our product suite, moving to a cloud-first offering while adopting a micro-services architecture. We’re transforming how we develop, test and deploy features through continuous integration and continuous delivery. We are looking for you to help us on this journey.

Role

As a backend developer, you will be part of a global team that builds and supports a fullstack BI solution. From within the team, you will work using the Agile model, in a cooperative and innovative environment, interfacing with global teams. In this role:

You’ll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to understand requirements, design, code and test innovative applications, and support those applications for our highly valued customers.
You’ll create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability.
Design and code services, applications and databases that are reusable, scalable and meet critical architecture goals.
Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use.
Design, code and support technologies that injects AI features into current offerings.
Support and adapt code based on feedback from customers deploying the current offering in mission critical environments.

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

5+ years of experience in software development
Robust experience in designing and developing backend development with Typescript/Javascript, Java and Python
Hands on experience leveraging generative AI technologies (e.g., prompt engineering, Agent design, LLMs)
Good verbal and written English with strong collaboration, analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Have knowledge in AI/ML Fundamentals
Experience Machine Learning application development.
Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with GitHub.
Experience with both public and private cloud base application development.
Experience working in global Agile organizations.

About the Company

At IBM, we do more than work. We create. We create as technologists, developers, and engineers. We create with our partners. We create with our competitors. If you're searching for ways to make the world work better through technology and infrastructure, software and consulting, then we want to work with you. We're here to help every creator turn their "what if" into what is. Let's create something that will change everything. Know more