zLinux/KVM Development Test

IntroductionSoftware 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 ResponsibilitiesLocation: Poughkeepsie, NY (with potential short term training in Endicott)Linux kernel developer: The IBM Z KVM and Linux development team is developing the IBM Z specific parts of Linux and the KVM kernel module of the Linux kernel. This is the component that drives many different virtualization stacks from simple virt-manager, over Openstack to all modern cloud infrastructure. The candidate will work on extensions that will enable new use cases that require better architectural compliance for more classic type of workloads. At the same time the candidate will interact with the Linux open source community to integrate the changes into the public Linux repositories.Job Duties:Linux/KVM development and testing work working with worldwide team and open source community. The team is based in Poughkeepsie, NY, Endicott NY and Boeblingen Germany.Required Technical and Professional Expertise+ Interested in integrating systems for building complex test automation solutions+ Interested in debugging failing test cases in collaboration with test and development teams.+ Open Mindset for learning about automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible)+ Linux Operating System skills+ Exposure to Open SourcePreferred Technical and Professional Expertise+ Preferable BS in CS or CE or EE+ Test automation with Jenkins or other CI/CD technologies+ Linux scripting (bash, python)+ Scripting with Groovy (or Java)+ Linux test automation engineer+ System integration testing with CI/CD+ IBM z architecture knowledge, I/O architecture skills+ NoneAbout Business UnitIBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world's most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.