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Introduction

At IBM CIO, we are building a robust, multi-tenant platform on OpenShift that will empower internal developers and application teams across the organization. As part of this effort, we are seeking an experienced software engineer to join our platform engineering team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in building scalable, multi-tenant PaaS solutions using modern technologies such as Golang, React.js, and OpenShift-based platforms. 

 

You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, designing and developing the microservices that power the platform as well as the user experience thru unified developer portal, ensuring it’s capable of supporting a diverse range of users and applications. In addition to building the core platform and delivering the experience, you'll collaborate closely with SRE teams and other infrastructure specialists to deliver a seamless multi-tenant experience. 

Your role and responsibilities

The CIO Network Automation & Orchestration team are looking for a software developer. We have a pipeline of exciting development initiatives that are transforming how we automate the provisioning and orchestration of our network and cloud infrastructure, providing common user interfaces, APIs and an abstraction layer to enable seamless software-defined integration. Your role will be envisioning and developing applications to support IBM CIO network engineering and hybrid cloud product teams as they automate and integrate critical workflows.

As an experienced developer you will provide mentorship and guidance in development best practices, fostering a team culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Programming

·       5 + years of experience developing production software with a strong level of expertise in one or more programming languages like Python, Javascript and Java

·       Strong experience with integration technologies such as LDAP, SAML/SSO, API’s

·       Bash/Shell Scripting

·       Experience working on various OS platforms such as Linux, AIX, VMware

·       Experience with Web Technologies (JSON/XML, HTML/CSS, Web Services, etc) and working in a SaaS environment

·       Strong understanding of cybersecurity and secure coding practice

DevOps and CI/CD Practice

·       Proficiency in Git for managing code and experience with CI/CD pipelines

·       Ability to develop requirements based on client interviews and documented requirements

·       Experience in full software development life cycle: Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Deploying Training and Operational Support

·       Proficiency in Jira for managing requirements

Leadership

·       Lead work with engineering and product owners to define and prioritise requirements that help us meet business objectives

Documentation and Communication

·       Able to write clear documentation for automation scripts and workflows.

·       Work effectively in cross-functional teams, often communicating with network engineers, developers, and DevOps teams

Coaching and mentoring

·       Ability and willingness to support team members in software development best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Preferred technical and professional experience

Networking Knowledge

·       Knowledge of network fundamentals such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, etc.

·       Knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points

·       Some understanding of network architecture, segmentation, and virtualisation technologies like SDN (Software Defined Networking).

 
Automation and Orchestration

·       Experience with automation and orchestration tools like Ansible, IBM Rapid Network Automation (RNA), Kubernetes, NetBox

·       Good understanding and integration of monitoring tools like Instana

·       Experience of developing workflows with and integrating network provider technology such as F5, Cisco, Versa, Palo Alto, Juniper

Security and Compliance

·       Some understanding of secure configuration, firewall rules, and encryption protocols.

·       Some knowledge of automating compliance checks and vulnerability assessments.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

·        Ability to troubleshoot network and automation issues

·        Knowledge of using tools and standards to analyse logs e.g Syslog to identify issues.

Soft Skills

·       Must be willing and able to keep up with rapidly changing technologies in networking and automation.

·       High proficiency for attention to detail, ensuring configurations and scripts are precise to avoid network disruptions.

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YOUR LIFE @ IBM

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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.

 

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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.

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