IMS 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
“Software 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.
Are you interested in working in one of the most impactful areas of technology in the world today? Do you want to build generative AI skills while working on a project to transform the most mission-critical IT workloads for organizations that power the global economy? Come join the team that is at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and mainframe software development, a key strategic pillar for IBM.
Your Role and Responsibilities: as an IMS developer, you will be a key contributor to the development and maintenance of the IMS product on the z/OS platform. You will work on the design, coding, and testing of features that enhance the functionality and performance of IMS, addressing both current and future client needs. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Support, Performance, and System Verification, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

In addition to your development responsibilities, you will be expected to contribute to problem-solving initiatives by analyzing and resolving issues reported by customers and internal teams. This role offers an opportunity to grow your technical skills, work on challenging problems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the IMS product.”

Required Technical and Professional Expertise Leadership skills:

• 9 – 12 years of software development experience
• 3+ years experience as a technical lead in guiding the development or maintenance teams
• 3+ years of experience in translating requirement & high level design to low level design docs and work items (stories).
• Solid knowledge of databases and familiarity with at least one database system: SQL / NoSQL databases (Db2, Mongo, Couchbase, IMS etc.)
• Solid knowledge on web development, API’s, and web services.

Tech Skills

• 5 to 7 years of experience in developing applications using any of the programming languages: C++, PL/1, Java, GO (knowledge of Assembly is advantageous).
• 5+ years of experience in developing tools and products using at least one scripting language: Ansibile, Python, JavaScript, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Swift, or Kotlin.
• Proficient in developing products and offerings on Linux/Unix based systems.
• Solid understanding of test methodologies, frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Thorough understanding of source control management tools (GitHub) and Agile Life Cycle Management tools.”

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Solid understanding of test methodologies, frameworks, processes, and tools.
• Thorough understanding of source control management tools (GitHub) and Agile Life Cycle Management tools.”