Introduction
At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.
Your Role And Responsibilities
- We are looking for a Lead/ Architect Infrastructure Developer with a strong background in Cloud Platforms, Automation, and SaaS based ecosystems. The ideal candidate should have hands-on expertise in designing, building, and automating scalable and secure infrastructure solutions, with a developer mindset
- Architectural Leadership: Work collaboratively within a team responsible for shaping the architecture and technical trajectory of our software networking and edge computing portfolio.
- Real-world Product Building: Leverage practical experience in building products to contribute valuable insights to the software engineering practices within the team.
- Domain Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of software networking and edge computing, utilizing this knowledge to develop informed opinions that play a pivotal role in shaping product direction and strategy.
- Collaboration and Adaptability: Collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and contribute to other IBM product initiatives. A crucial aspect is the ability to extend expertise beyond your domain to promote a holistic understanding of interconnected domains.
- Flexible Mindset: Demonstrate flexibility in mindset to navigate and resolve points of intersection with other system components. Adaptability is key to finding mutually beneficial solutions.
- Effective Communication: Utilize strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts, fostering collaboration and understanding across interdisciplinary teams.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
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- Proven Software Design and Development Expertise: Showcase a deep understanding and expertise in software design and development practices, coupled with an instinctually curious, self-motivated, and collaborative approach.
- Secure Enterprise Network Management Mastery: Demonstrate a wealth of experience in managing secure enterprise networks, particularly excelling in interconnecting applications deployed across diverse environments, including multiple and hybrid cloud locations as well as IT data centers.
- Strategic Collaboration with Product Engineering: Bring a wealth of experience in working closely with product engineering teams, actively contributing to the strategic direction and shaping of software products.
- Cloud-Centric Deployment Proficiency: Display proficiency in managing applications deployed in complex environments, specifically showcasing expertise in navigating challenges associated with multiple and hybrid cloud locations.
- Results-Driven Cybersecurity Leadership: Showcase a track record of providing results-driven leadership in the realm of cybersecurity, ensuring the security of interconnected applications within enterprise networks.
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
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- Proficiency in Modern Programming Languages: Possess a solid understanding of modern programming languages, with a specific emphasis on proficiency in languages such as GoLang, showcasing adaptability to cutting-edge technologies.
- Expertise in Linux Environment: Demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in working within Linux environments, illustrating a keen understanding of its intricacies and optimal configurations.
- Containerization and Orchestration Mastery: Showcase proficiency in containerization with Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes, highlighting the ability to design and manage scalable and efficient application deployments.
- Enterprise Networking Acumen: Exhibit a robust understanding of enterprise networking, encompassing the design, implementation, and management of secure and efficient network infrastructures.
- Adaptable Tech Stack Familiarity: Illustrate familiarity and comfort with a diverse technology stack, demonstrating knowledge in areas such as GoLang, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, and enterprise networking, enabling versatility in addressing complex challenges.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Infrastructure Engineering or Infrastructure Development
- Development and operation of fully managed SaaS services and On-Premises services
- Strong proficiency in backend languages: Python and Go
- Backend Development: REST API design and implementation, Swagger documentation, OpenAPI 3.0, JWT, Authentication & Authorization, and solid understanding of software engineering principles
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, CloudWatch, etc.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools: Argo CD, JFrog Artifactory
Experience working with SRE / DevOps methodologies
- Exposure to observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog)
- Experience with Cloud SaaS security
- Certifications in AWS/Azure/GCP or DevOps tools
- Familiarity of Instana, IBM AIOps,
