Your Role and Responsibilities
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities :
IBM System Storage DS8000 is a high-performance, high-capacity series of disk storage that supports continuous operations. This is an opportunity for a talented Test Developer to join the growing IBM DS8000 Systems Assurance teams in changing the world. The ideal candidate is a technophile who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about learning new tools and technologies, and is comfortable interacting with internal and external clients.

Job Duties:
As Software Test Developer focusing on IBM DS8000, you will contribute to the test and support of a state-of-the-art cluster file system geared towards High Performance Computer (HPC), Cloud, Big Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning workloads. DS8000 is deployed in many of the world's largest commercial deployments. You will work closely with Development to ensure critical software and hardware functions are thoroughly tested and validated using both automated and manual testing techniques.

Introduction
We are looking for candidates who want to turn ideas into reality. You will work alongside global and local multidisciplinary teams of Researchers, Architects, Developers, Testers, and L2 Support professionals focused on building Software Defined Storage solutions. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, a solid team player and willing to learn new skills to meet the evolving demands of our product. You will be part of a test team that develops and delivers bleeding edge solutions for customers around the world.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Required Professional and Technical Expertise :
• English proficiency
• Experience with Software testing (Test planning, test execution, defect tracking)
• Experience with Test automation (Python, JavaScript, Java, or bash)
• Experience with Storage concepts or IBM System Storage
• Experience with Infrastructure configuration, management, and troubleshooting
• Experience with RHEL/Linux OS, system configuration, and administration
• Experience with Virtualization (VMware)
• Experience with Agile processes and tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in small teams with testers and developers

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise :
• Experience with IBM POWER processor technology
• Experience with Agile Software Development and Test.
• Experience with continuous integration tools.
• Experience with Cloud technology (Containers, Kubernetes and Ansible OpenShift).
• Experience with Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, Robot.
• Experience with networking and Internet technologies like TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP.

Required Education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree

About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

Wonder if IBM is the one for you?
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Being You @ IBM
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