Ansible 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 Ansible developer, you will be a key contributor to the development and maintenance of the Ansible core and Ansible collections supporting the automation and orchestration of software on the z/OS platform. You will work on the design, coding, and testing of features that enhance the functionality and performance of Ansible, addressing both current and future client needs. Your role will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Support and System Verification, to deliver high-quality software solutions.”

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing tools and products using at least one scripting language: Ansible, Python, Bash.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in working with Docker and container technologies: K8s, Openshift, Dockerhub, Docker Swarm).
• 4+ years of experience in closely working with the team as a technical lead to translate requirements into work items (stories).
• Strong analytical, debugging and problem solving skills to analyze issues and defects reported by customer-facing and test teams.
• Proficient in source control management tools (GitHub) and Agile Life Cycle Management tools.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• NONE