City : Halifax

Category : Other

Industry : Technology/Computer Services

Employer : IBM

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 Role and Responsibilities

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
• Be a part of making the world more instrumented, interconnected - and intelligent. Join us.

Job Description:
We are looking for Intermediate Salesforce Developers who will be responsible for the development and implementation of Salesforce applications. The person in this role will work with Salesforce capabilities to build solutions that meet business needs using various Salesforce features.

Main role and responsibilities:

• Translate functional requirements into code and develop robust solutions.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions
• Good overall understanding of SFDC development
• Application design and development of good quality, reusable, and reliable Apex code following best practices
• Identify bugs and align with requirements during debugging
• Role Location - Bedford, Nova Scotia

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Should have 3+ years of Salesforce development experience using Apex, Lightning (Aura, LWC), Integration
• Certification: Platform developer 1, Platform developer 2 will be an added advantage
• Ability to develop, track and create deployable code across multiple environments.
• Writing deployment instructions – pre/post deployment package
• Use declarative code and integration features, such as Rest API, SOAP API, outbound messaging and Salesforce to Salesforce
• Create custom salesforce applications or customize existing applications using Apex programming language and Lightning
• Good communication and problem-solving skills and ability to build optimal applications
• Proficient in English.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Should have 4+ years of Salesforce development experience using Apex, Lightning (Aura, LWC), Integration
• Knowledge of Agile development practices, particularly sprint planning and assessment in addition to all the above

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
About Business UnitIBM 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.
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date.  Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose).  Proof of vaccination status will be required.  Booster vaccination requirements may be required.  If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

About IBMIBM’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.

Location StatementThis 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, and Syria) on a work permit, you are not eligible for employment in this position.

Being You @ IBMIBM 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.