Role Overview At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world’s leading AI‑powered, cloud‑native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM’s product and technology landscape.ResponsibilitiesLead the design, prototyping, and implementation of multi‑phase features and tools with a high business impact, ensuring stability and usability.Collaborate closely with Product Design, Product Management, and cross‑functional engineering teams to align on priorities and technical solutions.Act as a subject matter expert in Go development and quality standards, influencing internal teams and the external community.Assess and break down large projects across multiple teams, evaluating trade‑offs to maintain project momentum and alignment.Spot potential technical issues before they happen. Recommend improvements to maintain quality, efficiency, and productivity.Stay current on industry trends and best practices, advancing their adoption within the team and across the organization.Advocate for technical roadmaps that enhance organizational performance, and participate in system‑wide debugging, maintenance, and production support.Mentor and empower teammates through technical guidance, code reviews, and pair programming.Innovative thinker who can identify areas for improvement and propose solutions that enhance technical roadmaps, processes, and methodologies, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality outcomes.Develop the skill of leveling up peers through code and design reviews, pair programming, and mentorship.Experience working directly with internal teams, customers and/or external community, designing solutions based on requirements and customer needs.Education & ExperienceRequired education: High School Diploma/GED.Preferred education: Bachelor's Degree.Required Technical and Professional ExpertiseAt least 10 years of experience as an engineer.Expert‑level proficiency in Go, with a proven track record of developing complex, production‑grade applications.Experience working with Linux (including troubleshooting and bash scripting).Experience with distributed systems, particularly cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security.Demonstrated conflict resolution skills with the ability to proactively identify and address technical and project‑related challenges, balancing differing perspectives to maintain project alignment and team cohesion.Skilled in organization and mindful of team dynamics and work relationships, able to guide technical decisions to support current and long‑term objectives for various projects and products.Preferred Technical and Professional ExperienceExperience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code (preferably Terraform).Experience with HashiCorp products (Terraform, Packer, Waypoint, Nomad, Vault, Boundary, Consul).Solid understanding of CI/CD and automation principles (GitHub Actions, etc.).Eligibility & Job DetailsMust have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.This role involves technology covered by Export Regulations sanctions. Foreign nationals from sanctioned countries are not eligible.Location: Markham, Canada.Job title: Senior Software Engineer II – HashiCorp Vault (Ecosystem).Employment type: Regular.Position type: Professional.Projected minimum salary: CAD 133,700 per year.Projected maximum salary: CAD 248,300 per year.Work arrangement: Hybrid (some travel may be required based on business demand).Contract type: Regular.Shift: General (daytime).Job ID: .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.#J-18808-Ljbffr