• Job Description

  Req#: 738973BR

  Your Role and Responsibilities

  IBM is seeking a Software Support and Development Engineer to be an integral part of a team responsible for Product Development of Power System’s PowerVC product. IBM PowerVC is built on OpenStack. It provides simplified virtualization management and cloud deployments for IBM AIX®, IBM i and Linux virtual machines (VMs) running on IBM® Power®. The core responsibility will be analyzing customer defects, root causing/understanding of issues, collaborating with development, test and customers to resolve the code bugs. Ensuring high code quality for customer satisfaction is the key goal. There is the opportunity to directly work with customers, get a deep understanding of their configurations and collaborate with the technical leads to get the concerns/issues addressed. Deliver code fixes to the software releases is the primary work deliverable.

  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.

  Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Strong understanding of software development concepts
  • Knowledge in these programming languages: python, Ansible, ReactJS
  • Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses); container technologies; Internet Services
  • Linux OS familiarity
  • Knowledge of hardware servers, software applications and databases
  • Familiarity with APIs (i.e., REST APIs)

  Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

  • A Self-starter Individual with great problem-solving and code debug skills, able to work independently and as a part of the team.
  • Familiarity with database technology and agile methodology
  • Familiarity with Cloud computing concepts
  • Familiarity with OpenStack concepts
  • Understanding of virtualization concepts
  • Familiarity working in a client facing support role (such a tutoring, help desk)
  • Ability to study on your own, learn quickly, and put new knowledge into practice

  Required Education

  High School Diploma/GED

  Preferred Education

  Bachelor's Degree

  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.

  Wonder if IBM is the one for you?

  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.

  Other Relevant Job Details

  IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

  - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being.
  - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs.
  - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
  - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals.
  - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

  The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

  This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

  We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

  IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

  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, 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.

  Country/Region

  United States

  State / Province

  Texas

  City / Township / Village

  Austin

  Work Arrangement

  Hybrid

  IBM Business Group

  Infrastructure

  Primary job category

  Software Development & Support

  Secondary Job Category

  Software Engineer

  Role ( Job Role )

  Back-End Developer

  Employment Type

  Full-Time

  Contract type

  Regular

  Projected Maximum Salary

  $143,000

  Projected Minimum Salary

  $95,000

  New Collar Role

  Yes

  Early Professional Track

  Not Applicable - Professional Hire

  Position Type

  Professional

  Travel Required

  No Travel

  Company

  (0147) International Business Machines Corporation

  Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

  No

  ERBP

  Yes

  Company Label

  IBM

• About the company

  IBM is a global technology and innovation company headquartered in Armonk, NY. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 375,000 employees serving clients in 170 countries. Just completing its 22nd year of patent leadership, IBM Research has defined the future of information technology with more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents.

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