Business Consultant/Information Technology (IT) Specialist-Entry Level

Job title: Business Consultant/Information Technology (IT) Specialist-Entry Level

Job description: Introduction
At IBM, we know that transformation drives change, and it is in our DNA to continuously transform. Our Business Transformation Consultants help drive large scale change that spans IBM business units and geographies. As a part of this team, you will have the unique opportunity to be a part of driving IBM’s ongoing transformation as a company that continuously innovates and leads the market.

Your Role and Responsibilities
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.
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, the entry level Business Consultant/IT Specialist role is for you.

Candidates must:

• Have graduated no earlier than 2019, and will be graduating no later than 2021
• Have an Associate’s Degree, College Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or Master’s Degree by date of employment

• Exception: This program does not accept MBA or PhD candidates/graduates
• Have no more than 2 years of full-time professional related work experience
• Be eligible to work in Canada without current or future needs for visa sponsorship
• Be willing and able to live and work in Nova Scotia, with minimal travel anticipated

Opportunities at IBM CIC Halifax:

• Software Development:

• This area focuses primarily in web, mobile and cloud software development. Successful candidates will have core knowledge in Cloud Concepts, Microservice architecture, and RESTful web service development. Candidates should also know one or more of the following languages: Java, JavaScript, C#, ASP .NET, C++, SQL; one or more of the following frameworks/libraries: Spring/SpringBoot, Angular, React; one or more of the following cloud services: IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, RedHat, GCP
• Quality Assurance IBM iGNITE Software Testing:

• IBM iGnite Quality and Test delivers through a simple framework – Optimization, Automation and AI Analytics. Candidates will have knowledge in one or more of the following skills: Java, JavaScript Python, SQL, NumPy, ISTQB, Jira, Selenium
• Peoplesoft/Oracle – Functional and Technical:

• PeopleSoft is an Oracle ERP system with a focus on HR, payroll and accounting modules. Candidates for this area must be eligible for Canadian reliability security clearance requirements. Technical candidates will focus mainly on backend coding. You must have knowledge in back-end coding using SQL or MySQL and have core development knowledge. Ideal functional candidates will have HR, payroll, or business/commerce knowledge.
• SAP- Functional and Technical:

• This area focuses on various modules within SAP. Technical candidates will be using either ABAP or BASIS, so knowledge in similar computer languages such as Java, C, C++, Python & databases such as SQL & MySQL will be beneficial. Ideal functional candidates will have knowledge in supply chain, procurement, finance, or human capital management (HCM). Candidates should also have an interest in cloud technology.
• Project Management:

• This area focuses on various aspects of project management within IT consulting, ranging from project administration to support specialists, and from ideation to sustainment. Ideal candidates will have an academic business background, or will have displayed business knowledge in former experiences.

Successful candidates will have:

• Demonstrated leadership and flexibility, with a willingness to readily and voluntarily take ownership of highly meaningful tasks and problems, even beyond your initial scope of responsibility
• A history of achievement in academics, internships, and/or work experiences
• Proven interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skill
• A growth mindset and a passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability to understand and assimilate different points of view
• Evidence of collaborating effectively with diverse individuals and strengthening relationships to achieve well-designed solutions
• The capability to handle multiple tasks concurrently and meet target timelines while maintaining focus, despite conflicting demands
• An ability to thrive in a team environment, making individual contributions to challenging projects
• A growth mindset for personal career and business development

What will employment with IBM offer you?

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading IBM clients from around the world
• Exceptional training and on-going learning and development opportunities
• Multiple career growth opportunities
• A supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

We are hiring year-round, so if you are looking for an impactful and rewarding career in an exciting fast paced work environment – apply today!

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• N/A

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• N/A

• Ability to work in Canada, without current/future need for IBM sponsorship

Company: IBM

Expected salary:

Location: Bedford, NS

Job date: Sat, 13 Mar 2021 23:52:19 GMT