Backend Developer

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
MQ for z/OS is used by many of the world’s largest companies including banks airlines and insurance providers. As part of the MQ for z/OS ops team you will be responsible for ensuring that every version of the product that is released exceeds the high level of quality that our customers demand. You will be responsible for MQ’s testing infrastructure which will include analysing test failures improving the infrastructure and writing new tests and test automation. There will also be opportunities to work with our customers to ensure that our testing reflects their needs. The role seeks good levels of personal organization and the ability to work well with a distributed global team in a fast paced and exciting environment. You will be office based working with senior team members who will be able to help you integrate into the team the department and wider IBM. You will be required to communicate your status on a daily basis come up with creative solutions to problems and be flexible. Supporting the team where your help is required and to be able to demonstrate a positive attitude and a passion to succeed.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Several years experience in one or more programming languages for example Java Python or C
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Being a quick learner

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with the z/OS operating system
• Experience with MQ
• Exposure to agile development methodology and tools