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IBM FileNet Developer – IBM Content Navigator, Java/J2EE & Unix

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Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaPermanentPosted Jul 29, 2026

Job description

Job Title: IBM File. Net Developer – File. Net P8, IBM Content Navigator, Java/J2EE & Unix Experience Required: 4-6 Years Roles and Responsibilities: The person will be responsible for IBM File. Net / Enterprise Content Management application development, enhancement, maintenance and production support activities. The role requires hands-on experience in:

  • IBM File. Net
  • IBM Content Navigator
  • Java/J2EE
  • Unix
  • Incident, service request and change processes using Service Management tools Key Accountabilities:
  • Understand business requirements, incidents, service requests and change requests related to IBM File. Net and enterprise content management applications.
  • Develop, enhance, configure and support IBM File. Net based application components, repositories, workflows, document classes, metadata and security configurations as per technical design.
  • Configure and support IBM Content Navigator functions such as desktops, repositories, searches, viewer behavior, teamspaces, menus and plug-in related components.
  • Develop and maintain Java/J2EE components, utilities, APIs, integrations, batch jobs and support scripts related to File. Net and Content Navigator applications.
  • Perform Unix/Linux support activities including log analysis, basic shell commands, script execution, file permission checks and deployment validation.
  • Troubleshoot issues related to document upload/download, search, repository access, workflow processing, viewer behavior, application errors and integration failures.
  • Write and execute unit test cases, support SIT/UAT, regression testing, deployment verification and post-production validation.
  • Coordinate with technical lead, business users, application owners, infrastructure, database, middleware and vendor support teams for issue resolution.
  • Prepare technical notes, configuration updates, SOPs, knowledge articles, deployment steps, release notes and support handover documents.
  • Follow coding standards, secure development practices, access control, incident/change management and client delivery processes.
  • Use Service Management tools such as Service. Now, Jira, BMC Remedy or equivalent for incident, service request, problem and change tracking.
  • Contribute to application stability, recurring issue reduction, knowledge transfer and continuous improvement activities. Experience Required:
  • Good communication skills and ability to interact with business users, technical teams and support stakeholders.
  • Minimum 4-6 years of IT experience with hands-on experience in IBM File. Net development, enhancement or application support.
  • Experience with IBM File. Net / File. Net P8 components such as Content Platform Engine, object stores, document classes, metadata, security, workflow and search concepts.
  • Hands-on exposure to IBM Content Navigator configuration, repositories, desktops, search templates, viewer troubleshooting and plug-in/customization support.
  • Good Java/J2EE development experience including servlets, JSP, REST/SOAP web services, XML, JSON and application integration concepts.
  • Working knowledge of Unix/Linux commands, log analysis, file permissions, shell scripting basics and deployment support activities.
  • Experience in L2/L3 support, root cause analysis, defect fixes, minor enhancements and production issue resolution.
  • Knowledge of application servers such as Web. Sphere, JBoss or Web. Logic and basic troubleshooting of application logs, JVM and deployments is preferred.
  • Good to have experience using any Service Management tool such as Service. Now, Jira, BMC Remedy or equivalent.
  • Experience in preparing technical documentation, support runbooks, release notes and knowledge articles.
  • Ability to work independently, coordinate with onsite/offshore teams and deliver assigned tasks within agreed timelines. Technical Skills:
  • IBM File. Net Content Manager / File. Net P8, Content Platform Engine, object stores, document classes, metadata, security, lifecycle, workflow and search concepts.
  • IBM Content Navigator administration and support including desktops, repositories, teamspaces, searches, viewers, menus and plug-in related support.
  • Java/J2EE, servlets, JSP, REST/SOAP web services, XML, JSON, APIs and enterprise application development concepts.
  • Unix/Linux commands, shell scripting basics, log analysis, file system permissions and deployment validation.
  • Application server awareness: Web. Sphere, JBoss or Web. Logic, JVM basics, server logs and deployment troubleshooting.
  • Database awareness, SQL basics, repository connectivity troubleshooting and coordination with DBA teams.
  • Content migration, document ingestion, metadata update utilities and batch processing experience is preferred.
  • Source control and delivery tools such as Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins or equivalent tools.
  • Service Management tools such as Service. Now, Jira, BMC Remedy or equivalent for incident, service request, problem and change tracking.
  • Security and compliance awareness for document repositories, access control, audit trails and enterprise content platforms.