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Your Role and Responsibilities
The IBM Fusion team is looking for a Software Engineer to join us in Rochester, MN.
In this role, you will contribute to the performance engineering of features related to the development of Kubernetes and container-based object services andadvanced workloads using those services.
You'll play a specific part in design, develop, and executing performance test plans and scenarios for these services.
Design, develop, and execute performance test plans and scenarios for Kubernetes-based applications and services.
Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture and components.
Utilize tools and frameworks to conduct load, stress, and scalability testing toIdentify performance bottlenecks and provide actionable recommendations.
Analyze system performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Optimize the performance of compute, network, and storage resources Implement tuning and configuration changes to enhance system performance.
Set up and maintain performance monitoring tools and dashboards.
Proactively monitor system performance and address performance issues as theyarise.
Collaborate with development engineering teams to resolve performance-related incidents
Document performance test plans, results, and optimization strategies.
Provide detailed performance reports and present findings to stakeholders.
Develop best practices and guidelines for performance testing and optimization
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or similar.
Proficiency in performance monitoring and analysis tools like Prometheus, Grafana or similar tools
Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud environments and associated technologies(e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience with test automation using python
Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.
Ability to develop and implement effective performance optimization strategies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Certification in Kubernetes (CKA, CKAD)
Experience with infrastructure as code
(IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and
DevOps practices.
About Business Unit
IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.
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.
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