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Introduction

At IBM Developer Skills Network, we engage closely with all business units of IBM, academic institutions, and customers large and small. As part of our open-source mission, we work closely with various open-source communities as both contributors and users. We containerize and orchestrate at scale, apply machine learning, AI, and blockchain, and everything else that's cool and new.

We make bets about what's coming next, not just what is popular today. We are looking for someone who is not afraid of learning new technologies quickly and applying them to implement creative solutions to scaling and service reliability problems.

Candidates with a strong data engineering background, instead of a more traditional web development profile, will also be eligible/considered for this position.

We offer a great working environment with the latest tools and the smartest people. You'll have ultimate flexibility in choosing technologies. We guarantee continuous learning at the cutting edge of everything tech. By joining our team, you will establish your eminence in the industry.

This is a long-term internship designed to help you achieve your potential and shape you into a fully-fledged software developer.

Your role and responsibilities

This position resides in Markham, ON and is a 16-month work term commencing in September 2025. It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and return to full-time studies upon completion of the work-term.


 As a Software Developer for the IBM Developer Skills Network, you will have the opportunity to work on the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a large-scale content syndication and learning management system that is deployed across four continents and several data centers, impacting millions of people worldwide. In addition to your software development responsibilities, you will be tasked with creating tutorials and demos aimed at an audience of millions of developers worldwide.


 If you have ever wanted to help build something akin to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store but for education, this is your opportunity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about technical writing and competent in software development, regardless of the number of years of experience.

Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  1. Python or Ruby 
  2. JavaScript
  3. Database management systems
  4. Basic *nix commands (e.g., grep); REST APIs
  5. Excellent command of the English language (especially in written form)
  6. Must be eligible to work 16 months starting in September
Preferred technical and professional experience
  1. AI, particularly LLMs
  2. Ruby on Rails
  3. Containers and technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
  4. Web Security

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company’s Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM’s global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients’ growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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?

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.

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

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.