Introduction The IBM Storage Software team is looking for a Performance and automation Engineer to join us in Bangalore, India. In this role, you will be working on the IBM STORAGE -CEPH offering. You’ll be required to interpret test requirements for customer use cases and develop innovative automated solutions for testing real-world customer workflows in test environments. As a Software Quality Engineer, you will need to have experience with large and complex systems and be able to think creatively, learn new things, and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Your Role and Responsibilities You will be part of the Storage Development Business of Infrastructure organization with the following key responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Develop and execute comprehensive performance testing plans for Ceph storage systems.
Analyze metrics, identify improvement areas, and collaborate with teams for enhancements.
Conduct scalability and stress testing to ensure system robustness.
Design, implement, and maintain automated Ceph storage test scripts.
Integrate tests into CI/CD, work with developers for efficient automation.
Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures promptly.
Establish and maintain Ceph storage benchmarking standards.
Conduct regular tests, assess capabilities, and identify potential bottlenecks.
Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance based on benchmarks.
Generate detailed performance reports and maintain documentation.
Communicate test progress, results, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
Collaborate across teams to enhance overall system performance.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
5 – 10 years of experience in performance testing and automation
Proficiency in performance testing tools and reporting tools.
Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation.
Experience with benchmarking tools and methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of Ceph storage architecture, components, and deployment.
Hands-on experience with configuring and tuning Ceph clusters.
Understanding of RADOS, CephFS, and RBD (Rados Block Device).
Familiarity with automation frameworks like Pytest, Robot Framework, or others.
Ability to design and implement end-to-end automation solutions.
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
Knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Tekton, or similar tools,
Strong analytical skills to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system issues.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Knowledge of Opensource development, working experience in Opensource projects.
Certifications related to Ceph storage and performance testing are a plus.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their storage services.
Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
