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IBM

Back-end Software Developer

Hybrid

Markham, Canada

Mid level

Full Time

20-11-2025

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Skills

Java CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Monitoring Jenkins Research Architecture Programming git Organization Software Development cloud platforms Agile Junit Grafana Microservices

Job Specifications

Introduction

A career in IBM Software means you’ll be part of a team that transforms our customer’s challenges into solutions.

Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world’s leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career.

We are seeking a skilled software developer to join our IBM Software team. 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.

IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a software developer you will play a vital role in a wide range of activities including new feature development, problem troubleshooting, development/maintenance/support of our software components and development environment. You'll be part of a team working on leading edge technology solving some of the world's most complex problems and supporting the entire watsonx BI organization. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and you’ll be working closely with fellow developers, designers, and product managers to ensure our software aligns seamlessly with user expectations.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5-10 years of experience in Object Oriented software development using Java
Knowledge of Microservices Architecture
Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs
Strong modelling and BI domain knowledge
Knowledge of JSON, XML, and API documentation
Proficient in working with RDBMS

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

Understanding of message brokers such as RabbitMQ for event-driven architecture.
Experience with JUnit and integration testing for back-end services.
Familiarity with source control Git and CI/CD tools like Jenkins
Experience deploying applications to cloud platforms and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Grafana for application performance.
Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to solve complex technical problems in backend services.
Ability to effectively communicate technical ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working in agile development teams, collaborating with front-end developers, product managers, and designers.
Capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering projects on time in a fast-paced environment.

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