Back-end Developer: z/OS

Introduction
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design code test and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM you will use the latest software development tools techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Within the Watson Code Assistant for z/OS Development team you will play a vital role in developing the future of generative AI technology for IBM Z automation.
• As an IBM Software Developer you will use the latest tools and technologies available to deliver state-of-the-art software technologies.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that software components are expertly designed tested debugged verified and ready for integration into IBM’s world-class products helping organizations improve their business outcomes in the global marketplace. We are looking for:
• A strong desire to work as software engineers through all phases of the development lifecycle
• An understanding of software development principles and testing methodologies such as the Agile lifecycle along with a high degree of adaptability drive and willingness to accept new challenges

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
3+ years of:

• Object-Oriented programming
• Java Application Development including functional and regression testing
• Working with Linux or UNIX systems
• Shell scripting
• Git source control management
• Understanding of Agile development methodology
• C/C++/Python programming languages

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with IBM z/OS operating system (ISPF/TSO)
• Job Control Language (JCL)
• Restructured Extended Executor language (REXX)
• Automation with Ansible
• CI/CD with Jenkins