Software 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
As a software developer in Db2 for z/OS team, you will be part of the team responsible for developing and maintaining the Db2 product on the z/OS platform. You will work on the design, implementation, and testing of new features that meet the needs of our clients. You will work with client and client success teams to resolve customer problems as well as deliver potential new enhancements with high quality.

We are looking for someone who has a strong desire to learn new technologies and is passionate about product quality and new technology. Candidates with strong programming, debugging and general problem troubleshooting skills are needed to excel in this position. As part of this role, you will also create function test cases to ensure code changes meet customer and internal requirements.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant software development experience
• Programming skills in C/C++, Java, SQL and a desire to learn new technologies
• Proficiency in source control management tools (GitHub, Tekton, Jenkins) and Agile
• Life Cycle Management tools
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills to analyze issues and defects reported by customer and test teams
• Knowledgeable about RDBMS concepts and SQL databases
• Familiarity with agile software development processes
• Ability to innovate in the areas of Product Engineering
• Good communication skills and fluency in English
• Flexible working schedule to collaborate with developers and teams located across different time zones

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• IBM Certified: Db2 for z/OS administrator or similar certification
• Proficiency in z/OS and z/VM
• IBM Certified: Db2 for z/OS administrator or similar certification
• Proficiency in z/OS and z/VM
• Experience with Db2 for z/OS, Db2 application development
• Programming skills in Python, Node.js, and JCL
• Programming skills in Assembler and PL/X is a plus
• Ability to analyze system output from systems abends (logs, dumps)