Staff System Development Engineer

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

• We are IBM ZOS (Z Operating System Security team professional working on Z Enterprise Systems and we build the most secure systems for our Enterprise customers to deploy their mission critical applications. We support the zOS LDAP server a powerful authoritative Enterprise Directory Infrastructure. It provides powerful roboust and advanced LDAP services helping the customers to have their Directory services requirements addressed.
• To Build the world most simplest management system via Z systems that helps customers easily work with z/OS using z/OS Unix System Services that provides UNIX like working environment for the users
• Design of the assigned enhancements by working/getting guidance from Product Owner
• Collaborate closely with all stake holders to prototype and implement innovative solution for the product initiatives.
• Expand the HLD into LLD with building blocks coach the team in implementation testing and delivery of the component or feature
• Ensure strict adherence to the development and release process mainly security compliance aspects
• Review design and code created by team identify issues and improvements to provide quality delivery
• Complete ownership of end to end deliverables
• Collaborate with global z/OS Teams and leaders
• Look for product and process improvements
• Contribute to roadmap influence
• Review component and associated component code pull requests and provide constructive feedback on the changes from team members.
• Identify test scenarios and build test cases. Unit tests functional tests and integration tests
• Incorporate test automation with the workflow processes
• Look for opportunities for client engagement and drive the discussions with clients and stakeholders under the guidance of product owner.
• Drive various activities related to product hygiene by following the organisation security practices Accessibility test product builds.
• Build and extend the continuous integration environment for automation of the delivery pipeline.
• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be
• You’ll have access to all the technical and management training courses you need to become the expert you want to be.
• You’ll learn directly from expert developers in the field; our team leads like to mentor
• You have the opportunity to work in many different areas to figure out what really excites you”

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• A minimum of 7 + years of experience in C C++ Java Programming with UNIX/Linux environments
• Strong skills in developing code in C C++ Java Programming JCL scripting
  Working experience with JNDI LDAP ldapdiff SQL DB2 Assembler OS concepts such as locking async I/O
• Working experience with zOS authorization mechanisms such as SAF RACF Kerbros BER/DER Encoding SSL/TLS
• Working knowledge of Workload Manager (WLM) XCF SLAPI plugin
  Strong debugging skils and able to quickly root cause issues experience in performing code reviews
• Familiarity with test tools
• Experience with Security development tools and processes.
• Software development experience in an Agile environment
• Experience with DevOps tooling (Git Jenkins Jira etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. teaming) with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Collaboration across disciplines and teams able to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Organizational skills. Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize a busy workload.
• Effective Communication and Influence skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• zOS architecture
• Familiar with z/OS and z/VM REXX programming language is a plus
• Dump reading using Interactive Problem Control System (IPCS). Ability to interpret logs and dumps