Performance Analyst, 16 Month Internship - May 2014 (Markham, ON)

Job ID SWG-0614646 Job type Full-time Complementary Work country Canada Position type Student/Internship Work city Markham Posted 06-Nov-2013 Travel No travel Job area Software Development Business group IBM Software Group Job category Software Development & Support Business unit App Int SW Job role Software Developer Job role skillset General Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No

Job description

Are you a student of the world? Are you ready to build your career, not just your résumé? Do you think the world can work smarter? IBM is looking for people to work alongside the best and brightest minds in the world to build a smarter planet. The following student position is a part of IBM Canada's EPIC (Employment Pathways to Interns & Co-ops) Student Program. This position is only open to students registered in a Canadian University or College program, who have completed a minimum of 2 years of their degree or diploma program, and who MUST be returning to full-time study upon the completion of the temporary IBM work term. This Student Position resides in Markham and is a 16 MONTH work term JOB TITLE: Performance Analyst Main Responsibilities include: • Measuring the various aspects of performance for the WebSphere family of products and when bottlenecks are found to dig into the source and propose solutions. • Creating, running and monitoring performance tests and analyzing results. • Working with complex system configurations and automation, investigate and handle environmental and/or code issues, • Developing tools to improve problem determination and performance data collection and analysis. Qualification: • Knowledge of software development process, interest in software quality, good analytical and troubleshooting skills, • Thorough knowledge of Java as well as JRE and garbage collection, • Experience with Perl, Python and Bash, • Experience with Windows, Linux, Unix operating systems, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • Strong ability to work within a team, • Coop or internship program enrollment an asset WHAT IBM OFFERS YOU: 1. Work directly on product and services that affect our clients, while having access to cutting edge software technology 2. Work is challenging and rewarding 3. Access to obtain IBM Product Certification during work term 4. A casual dress code and flexible work hours, to ensure work-life balance 5. Future Blue - IBM’s large student community that provides networking opportunities, sporting and social events. Students must apply to www.ibm.com/start in addition to their university job board (if applicable) in order to be considered for the position. It is highly recommended to include your transcript (official or unofficial) to complement your application. Check out our NEW campus employment site: www.ibm.com/start/campuscanada to answer all your questions about campus recruitment and programs.

Required High School Diploma/GED English: Fluent

Preferred Pre-University qualification

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.