IBM

Db2 for z/OS Senior Developer

Posted On

Sept. 28, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

Professional

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Nov. 22, 2024

Job Description

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
As a senior software developer in the Db2 for z/OS team, you will take a leadership role in shaping the future of the Db2 for z/OS. Your responsibilities will include leading the design, implementation, and testing of complex features that address the evolving needs of our clients. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Client Success, to proactively identify and resolve customer issues and contribute to strategic enhancements that drive customer value.

In this role, you will be expected to mentor junior developers, provide architectural guidance, and drive innovation in product engineering. Your strong programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills will be crucial as you tackle challenging technical problems and ensure that all deliverables meet the highest quality standards. You will also play a key role in defining testing strategies and ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Minimum of 10 years of relevant software development experience, with a strong track record in leading and delivering complex projects.
Proven experience in leading technical teams, mentoring developers, and driving technical innovation.
Advanced programming skills in C/C++, Java, SQL, with a continuous desire to learn and adopt new technologies.
Deep understanding of RDBMS concepts, SQL databases, and experience with Db2 for z/OS or similar enterprise-level database systems.
Tools & Methodologies: Proficiency in source control management tools (GitHub, Tekton, Jenkins) and Agile Life Cycle Management tools, with a strong understanding of the Agile software development process
Exceptional analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills to analyze and resolve complex issues and defects, especially those reported by customers and test teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and fluency in English
Ability to work effectively across different time zones, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Db2 for z/OS administrator or equivalent certifications.
Advanced knowledge of z/OS, z/VM, and system internals, with the ability to analyze system output from abends (logs, dumps).
Proficiency in Python, Node.js, JCL, Assembler, and PLX.
Extensive experience with Db2 for z/OS, including Db2 application development and performance tuning.
Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in product engineering and contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions.

About Business Unit

IBM Software infuses core business operations with intelligence—from machine learning to generative AI—to help make organizations more responsive, productive, and resilient. IBM Software helps clients put AI into action now to create real value with trust, speed, and confidence across digital labor, IT automation, application modernization, security, and sustainability. Critical to this is the ability to make use of all data, because AI is only as good as the data that fuels it. In most organizations data is spread across multiple clouds, on premises, in private datacenters, and at the edge. IBM’s AI and data platform scales and accelerates the impact of AI with trusted data, and provides leading capabilities to train, tune and deploy AI across business. IBM’s hybrid cloud platform is one of the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security, and operations across hybrid environments—a flexible foundation for leveraging data, wherever it resides, to extend AI deep into a business.

This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date and proof of vaccination status will be required before your start date. During the Onboarding process you will be asked to confirm your vaccination status, in case you are unable to get vaccinated for any reason, you can let us know at that stage. Please let us know if you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons. IBM will consider such requests on a case by case basis subject to submission of required proof by the candidate before a stipulated date.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement

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For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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