Web Developer - Entry Level
Introduction
At IBM, we know technology. But technology is only as good as the results it delivers. Are you interested and adept in application development methodology and tools? The IBM Client Innovation Centre (CIC): Nova Scotia occupies a unique position in the IT marketplace - at the intersection of business and technology.
In this role, you'll work in our IBM Client Innovation Center (CIC), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. These delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
As a member of our team, you will help IBM clients solve some of their most challenging business problems, capitalize on market opportunities and achieve real value in today's tough economy.
We're looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network, and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash their potential, an Associate role is for you.
In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
Your role and responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and deliver modern, high-performance web applications using front-end frameworks and cloud technologies.
• Collaborate in an Agile environment to translate design mockups and user requirements into responsive, accessible, and pixel-perfect UIs.
• Troubleshoot and debug client-side performance issues and integration bugs across browsers and devices.
• Get certified in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud.
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• Stay up to date by learning modern technologies like React, Next.js, Vercel, MuleSoft, Jenkins, and more.
• Work with JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular to build clean, component-driven front-end architecture.
• Integrate front-end applications with REST/GraphQL APIs and backend services using secure, scalable practices.
• Explore and contribute to AI-enhanced UI experiences such as natural language interfaces, contextual personalization, or real-time predictions.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
- Foundational knowledge and practical experience in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript, and ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable front-end code.
- Hands-on experience with at least one modern front-end framework: React (preferred), Vue, or Angular.
- Practical knowledge of Next.js for server-side rendering, API routes, and optimized performance.
- Understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1), and modern CSS techniques (e.g., CSS Modules, Flexbox, Grid).
- Familiarity with tools such as Git, npm/Yarn, and bundlers.
- Exposure to back-end or full-stack environments using Node.js, Express, or Spring Boot.
- Experience working with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
- Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and front-end testing practices.
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Modern testing tools: End-to-end testing using Playwright or Cypress.
• Experience deploying web applications via Vercel or similar platforms (e.g., Netlify, Firebase Hosting).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with AI/ML-enhanced UX features like smart assistants, personalization engines, or natural language forms.
• Awareness of cloud infrastructure tools such as Terraform, Docker, or Ansible.
Eligible for clearance and have lived in Canada for 5 - 10 years.
ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT
IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
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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.
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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 500 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. 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.
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