Application Developer - Devops

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) helps our clients fundamentally redesign experiences to create new sources of value, digitally reinvent their operations for great efficiency and transform their entire enterprises through cognitive. We invite you to consider joining IBM's global reach, outcome-focused methodologies, domain skills and deep industry expertise that are helping transform the way we live and work.

IBM's state-of-the-art Client Innovation Centre (CIC) opened in Nova Scotia in March 2013 and is the first of its kind in Canada. The Centre weaves together IBM's business insights and industry-leading software portfolio and is ideally suited for any client that needs flexible access to emerging or niche skills that may not be cost effective to grow internally. In addition, our focus on our team is unparalleled as demonstrated by the following:

The CIC NS is one of IBM's highest performing delivery centres worldwide – for retention, client satisfaction and utilization. Our employees are empowered to stay and grow within IBM.

We are very focused on continuous skill development – staff training is our third largest annual Centre investment. Employees are immersed in a culture of learning and constant growth.

Investment in key partnership with universities, government and private sector groups which has resulted in IBM having a key influencing role in Nova Scotia's ICT industry, especially in talent development.

We are currently recruiting for Application Developer - DevOps. If you are on top of your profession and possess the following key skills, we invite you to apply to our openings.

Mandatory skills:

Must have L2 security clearance

Emphasis on technical and troubleshooting skills

Experience with Kubernetes/Helm/Docker/OpenShift/Postgre

Experience with DevOps toolchain including GitHub, Artifactory, Ansible, and Jenkins -Elastic stack (ELK) - API Gateway -Prometheus, Grafana -PostgreSQL

Install, configure, and manage the middleware and database software 2

Triage and repair middleware, interfaces, and database software, including security patching

Participate in regular on call rotation, providing 24x7 support meeting business SLAs.

Provides senior level technical infrastructure support services

Required to work with application development teams providing support of middleware components.

Create runbooks and other documentation, and advise/guide other support team members

Responsible for WebSphere MQ messaging infrastructure in Linux

WebSphere MQ Administration (V9.x &above) on Linux

Install, configure, and manage the middleware and database software 2

Triage and repair middleware, interfaces, and database software, including security patching

Responsible for the administration and management of MQ Clusters

Setup security for WebSphere MQ queues& other objects for data access and for administration using role-based security

Responsible for software installations and patches to WebSphere MQ servers

Able to work with MQ monitoring tools

Required to administer MQ using MQE and command line using MQSC commands

Experience with JMS configuration and troubleshooting in JBoss EAP

Work location will be Bedford, NS

Auto req ID

322976BR
Required Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma
Role ( Job Role )

Application Developer
State / Province

NOVA SCOTIA
Primary job category

Technical Specialist
Company

(0026) IBM Canada Limited - IBM Canada Limitee
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

Bedford
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, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum 5+ year's experience with hands-on delivery and consulting in a client-facing environment, including customer crit-sit support, and strong communication skills for management and client interaction.

Capable of independently managing environment support and problem determination workload.

Country/Region

Canada
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  5+ years development experience
·  At least 4+ year's experience with IBM Integration Bus and IBM WebSphere MQ
·  5+ years development experience in programming languages (Java/J2EE, C++ etc), Web Services, SOA, ESB and EAI
·  5+ years' experience working with applications integrations standards and best practices
·  5+ years' experience of software development life cycle, deployment, and maintenance
·  5+ years' of Linux experience, preferably, Open source
Secondary Job Category

Services Specialist
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
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, Sudan, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.
Introduction

As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world's technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
About IBM

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