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