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Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled software developer with 10-15 year experience in product development, and maintenance of Data Protection software.  The role involves continuous development, maintenance and testing of a backup and recovery software – primarily for the SQL & NoSQL Databases (such as - DB2, Oracle DB, SAP HANA, MongoDB) using C/C++ programming language on Windows & Unix platforms.  

As a vital member of our software development team, you will be responsible for the features / functionality, optimize performance, improve stability, security, and reliability of our Data Protection software for Databases.

The Key Responsibilities include the following:

·       Data Protection for Databases:  Develop, maintain, secure, stabilize, and optimize the data protection software product that focuses on backup, restore and data integrity of business critical data stored in enterprise database systems - DB2, Oracle DB, & SAP HANA.

·       Product development & integration: Lead the design and implementation of integration components for the data protection software product using C/C++ & Python to leverage the latest APIs and SDKs of DB2, Oracle DB, & SAP HANA.  Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, security, and performance guidelines.

·       Product support: Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal stakeholders regarding Data Protection for Database related inquiries and issues that span DB2, Oracle DB, & SAP HANA. 

·       Troubleshooting and debugging: Investigate and resolve complex issues in the end-to-end data protection workflows (or backup / restore workflows) for enterprise data in DB2, Oracle DB, & SAP HANA that are stored in Disks, Cloud, and/or Tape.  In addition, working on issues related to data traceability, data integrity (corruption or tampering), and data recovery - with cross-functional teams, to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

·       Security and Compliance: Ensure robust data security measures to protect sensitive data. Ensure compliance with relevant data privacy regulations and company policies.

·       Performance optimization: Benchmark and optimize the data protection workflows to ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable system performance during backup and recovery operations.  Deep dive into the performance aspects of the networks and storage in the databases - DB2, Oracle DB, & SAP HANA.

·       Documentation: Develop and update comprehensive documentation related to configurations, performance tuning strategies, and troubleshooting procedures.

·       Continuous improvement: Stay updated with the latest advancements in C/C++, Python, DB2, Oracle DB, SAP HANA, development practices, and software design principles. Recommend and improve efficiency in product development and maintainability.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

·       Bachelor's degree / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

·       Extensive 10-15 years of experience in product development & support - with a focus on data protection, backup solutions, or related fields, particularly in Databases, such as - DB2, Oracle DB, or SAP HANA using C/C++ and Python programming language on Windows & Unix platforms,  

·       Proven experience with data protection technologies, backup/restore APIs, and storage solutions;  and highly proficient with programming languages – C/C++, Python, Java; and scripting languages – Perl, Unix Shell scripts, Powershell.

·       Hands-on experience and deep expertise in using, integrating and managing database systems (such as, DB2, Oracle DB, or SAP HANA), including performance tuning, and debugging of complex issues.

·       Familiarity with data security and compliance standards.

·       Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills to analyze & resolve complex technical issues.

·       Strong communication and collaboration skills to work in a team-oriented environment.

·       Experience with other databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL, is a plus.

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.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

 

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

 

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 

 

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.


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