Job Description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it\'s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you\'ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world\'s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM Cloudant is a scalable, distributed cloud database offering based on Apache CouchDB and used for web, mobile, IoT and serverless applications. It is a fully managed service, customers do not have the hassle and complexity of managing database operations. Cloudant customers get peace of mind with standard, production-grade high availability, auto-failover, scaling, encryption, and more.

We are distributed globally and dedicated to providing exceptional development, operations and support for the live service. A successful applicant will quickly assume a technical leadership role within the Cloudant team and will have longer-term growth opportunities within IBM Cloud.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software and associated processes to test, deploy, maintain and enhance cloud-based data services provided by IBM.
• Design, plan, and implement test cases, test harnesses, and test automation as required by IBM engineering standards
• Design, plan, and implement auxillary code to configure, deploy, and monitor IBM service offerings
• Design, plan, and implement functional code
• Analyze problem reports and defects, identify solutions and implement in compliance with IBM engineering standards
• Investigate new algorithms and methods to implement and enhance IBM offerings.
• Collaborate with other IBM employees, contractors, and third parties as directed by management to maintain and enhance IBM offerings.
• Work with the team to build reliable and secure Cloud based Infrastructure

Key Attributes of members on this team:

• Problem solving ability
• Work well with a distributed technical team
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to take on responsibility and be accountable
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and languages
• Ability to work with stakeholders in developing tooling to meet requirement

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 3 to 8 years of experience is required
• Knowledge of current software development languages and tools used for development of web-based database applications e.g., Python, Jenkins, Docker, Git, Erlang, Java, C++, debugging and performance analysis tools, UNIX-based operating systems, cloud storage environments and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline, test automation
• Knowledge of Linux systems
• Kubernetes and containerization technology
• Experience in any of: Ruby, Python, Go, JavaScript, Git, Jenkins, Travis

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery services such as Jenkins, Travis
• Test automation
• Bachelor\'s Degree or equivalent experience
• English: Fluent

About Business Unit Digitization is accelerating the ongoing evolution of business, and clouds - public, private, and hybrid - enable companies to extend their existing infrastructure and integrate across systems. IBM Cloud provides the security, control, and visibility that our clients have come to expect. We are working to provide the right tools and environment to combine all of our client\xe2\x80\x99s data, no matter where it resides, to respond to changing market dynamics.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.


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\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.


Location Statement When applying to jobs of your interest, we recommend that you do so for those that match your experience and expertise. Our recruiters advise that you apply to not more than 3 roles in a year for the best candidate experience.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.


Being You @ IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.