Python Job: Software Development Engineer in Test

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
Through this opening you will have to opportunity to contribute to one of the major growth areas in IBM. IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation ( CP4NA) is an AI-powered, telco cloud platform that enables the automation of network operations so CSPs can transform their networks, evolve to zero-touch operations, reduce OPEX and deliver services faster. This product is at the forefront of cloud automation and orchestration in Telecoms at a point in time when the industry is being both disrupted and adopting 5G. This is creating challenges for operators which CP4NA is well placed to solve

CP4NA has an orchestration layer intended to manage both the full application and infrastructure on which it is based lifecycles. This encompasses the full cycle from day-0 design, day-1 deployment through to the day-2 in service management and decommissioning.
The core application is a HA microservice implementation written primarily in Java but also Python and JavaScript

Job Role

• Actively participate in release and sprint planning sessions
• Challenge and contribute to the architecture of the product
• Ensure feature deliveries meet use case and design intent
• Work collaboratively and communicate openly with a broad and growing team
• Mentoring of new colleagues as appropriate
• Enhancement of the process through being an active member of the agile process and teams

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
English Fluent (verbal and written).
Minimum 3 years’ experience automating tests of web based applications with Selenium, Python or Java .
Experience in an Agile development model.
Experience with Linux operating systems.
Experience with one or more of the following: Shell/Bash scripting, Python/Java.
Attention to detail and obsessive about quality
Ability to manage workload to meet specific deadlines.
Exposure to Continuous Integration and Continuous delivery environments (Jenkins, etc.) and how automated test gets integrated as part of builds. Well versed with source control tools like GIT.
Experience with QA methodologies, understanding of software development process.
Love to collaborate cross-functionally and have experience communicating metrics.
Ability to think out of the box along and strong analytical skills.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
Experience with Kubernetes cloud technology.
Experience of load/performance testing methods/tools like jmeter/k6s
Automation through writing Ansible playbooks
Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

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 wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.

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.