Devops Automation Engineer

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

We are looking for a Solution Tester highly interested in developing an innovative, future-oriented solution that automates and simplifies the installation, configuration and testing of Linux on Z systems.
Develop coding standards, procedures, and methodology for automated testing, working with other internal QA leaders, as well as functional and technical architects, to identify and align on best practices, incorporating the latest industry tools and technologies.
Create test plans, defining the automation architecture, specifying positive and negative testing techniques, and addressing service functionality, monitoring, integration, performance, resiliency, security, scalability, and reliability.
Analyze and understand existing test coverage and automation frameworks, identifying opportunities for redesign, replacement, reusability, and improvement in efficiency and performance.
Identify and/or design modern automated test techniques to update and upgrade existing manual and automated tests.
Drive end-to-end test automation, with automated test environment deployment, zero manual testing, and integrated, aggregated status reporting.
Work with service development and release engineering to evolve the automated test portfolio usage in the continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) flow

Are you interested in developing Test Solutions for z Systems.
Your duties will include but not limited to :
* Analyzing and understanding business requirements
* Designing and planning the implementation of the chosen solution
* Collaborating with various teams to ensure successful implementation
* Evaluating the effectiveness of the solution and making necessary adjustments
* Defining and documenting the overall Test Execution Results
* Working together with stakeholders to comprehend their needs and requirements
* Identifying potential risks and issues related to the solution
* Participating in the continuous improvement of the solution and its components

* Upto 4 years of Working experience with Linux distributions (Ubuntu/RHEL) in a production
environment.
* Strong background in Software development with in-depth knowledge of Python, designing REST
API and working knowledge of distributed services.
* Docker and containerize technologies. A bit on Hypervisor knowledge would be good.
* Good Shell script and Linux Basics and networking basics
* Type Script, Java Script knowledge is added advantage
* Strong skills in github, shell(ksh/bash), Devops, system monitoring, Jenkins, CI/CD pipeline
integration and end- to-end tests, playbooks and process automation.
* Understanding of container technologies like docker/podman/Kubernates and Digital Certificate Knowledge
* Expert in creating Test Cases/Test Plan.
* A Self-starter Individual with excellent problem-solving skills, able to work independently and as
a part of the team.
* Strong English communication skills both written and Verbal