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Step into a leadership role within the IBM Systems Development Lab, a hub of innovation and collaboration renowned for its technical excellence and team spirit. As a Software Development Manager, you will be part of a dynamic environment that spans one of IBM’s most diverse portfolios of hardware and software technologies. You’ll lead agile development teams responsible for the full software lifecycle—from designing and implementing cutting-edge features to ensuring enterprise-grade quality, continuous delivery, and global customer support. This role offers the opportunity to drive strategic initiatives, mentor top engineering talent, and shape the future of mainframe and cloud-based solutions. If you're passionate about emerging technologies and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, this is your chance to make a lasting impact at the forefront of enterprise innovation.

Su función y responsabilidades

Join the IBM Systems Development Lab, a global center of innovation and collaboration, where we develop industry-leading technologies that power the future of enterprise computing. As part of one of IBM’s most diverse portfolios of hardware and software technologies, you’ll lead a team that is shaping the future of Linux on IBM Z (s390x) systems—driving automation, modernization, and seamless integration with hybrid cloud and AI platforms.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to lead the development of innovative solutions that simplify the installation, configuration, and testing of Linux on Z systems. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic delivery to ensure the success of a critical product in IBM’s hybrid cloud ecosystem.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & People Management
  • Manage, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and career development conversations to support individual growth and team engagement.
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment.
  • Oversee performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews.
  • Drive employee engagement, skill development, and retention of top engineering talent.
Project & Product Delivery
  • Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
  • Translate business requirements into technical epics and stories, and drive end-to-end development.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software through effective planning, prioritization, and execution.
  • Coordinate with QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and validation.
  • Proactively manage product releases by identifying and mitigating risks and removing obstacles.
Technical Leadership
  • Align OpenShift Container Platform (OCP) development initiatives with enterprise architecture and business goals.
  • Provide technical guidance on architecture, design, and implementation.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, security protocols, and development methodologies.
  • Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as a point of contact for technical escalations and customer issues.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering efforts and business goals.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders clearly and effectively.
  • Collaborate with Red Hat, open-source communities, and global IBM teams to drive innovation and integration.
Educación requerida
Licenciatura
Educación preferida
Maestría
Experiencia profesional y técnica requerida
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, with a focus on systems product R&D and cloud technologies
  • Proven experience managing technical teams, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Deep understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Hands-on experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Red Hat OpenShift (OCP)
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Go, or Java
  • Experience with automation and scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, Ansible)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and frameworks (e.g., Jenkins, Robot)
  • Working knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and Design Thinking methodologies
  • Experience with project and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, GitHub, RTC, RQM)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional teams
Experiencia técnica y profesional preferida
  • Familiarity with IBM Z (s390x) architecture
  • Exposure to AI/ML technologies and their integration into enterprise systems
  • Passion for open-source collaboration and community engagement
  • Experience aligning technical initiatives with enterprise architecture and business goals

Acerca de la Unidad de Negocios

IBM Systems es la unidad de negocio encargada de ayudar a los líderes de TI a pensar de manera diferente acerca de su infraestructura. Los servidores y el almacenamiento de IBM ya no son inanimados: pueden comprender, razonar y aprender para que nuestros clientes puedan innovar y evitar problemas de TI. Nuestros sistemas impulsan las industrias más importantes del mundo y nuestros clientes son los arquitectos del futuro. Únase a nosotros para ayudar a construir nuestra cartera de tecnología de vanguardia diseñada para negocios cognitivos y optimizada para la computación en la nube.

SU VIDA @ 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.

 

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Acerca de 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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