Senior Python Cloud Developer

**Introduction** At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Back-End Developer specializing in Cloud, you will work in an agile, collaborative environment across various Cloud platforms, leveraging expertise in multi-cloud environments, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver scalable and secure cloud-based solutions. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Design and Develop Cloud Solutions: Plan, analyze, design, and construct databases, implementing industry standards and best practices for database security, and analyzing and defining database and information security requirements. • Develop RESTful APIs and Web Services: Use and develop RESTful APIs and web services, applying object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and concurrency concepts. • Implement Database Security: Develop structured query language (SQL) queries, back-end database stored procedures, and NoSQL queries, ensuring database security and compliance. • Collaborate on Open Source Projects: Contribute to open source software, working effectively with open source communities, and driving community best practices in IBM processes. • Deliver Cloud-Based Solutions: Develop and deploy cloud-based solutions on platforms such as IBM Cloud, PowerVS, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, utilizing expertise in container applications using Kubernetes. **Required technical and professional expertise** • Cloud Development Expertise: Experience with designing, developing, and delivering scalable and secure cloud-based solutions across multiple cloud platforms, including IBM Cloud, PowerVS, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. • Multi-Cloud Environment Knowledge: Experience in multi-cloud environments, including public, private, and hybrid clouds, as well as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). • Database Development Skills: Experience with planning, analyzing, designing, and constructing databases, implementing industry standards and best practices for database security, and analyzing and defining database and information security requirements. • Programming Language Proficiency: Experience with programming languages such as Go, Ruby, Python, Java, Node.js, and server-side JavaScript, as well as developing structured query language (SQL) queries, back-end database stored procedures, and NoSQL queries. • Open Source Contribution: Experience contributing to open source software, working effectively with open source communities, and driving community best practices in IBM processes. **Preferred technical and professional experience** • Familiarity with Kata: Experience with Kata, including its application in containerized environments and potential integration with other technologies like Kubernetes. • Knowledge of Operators: Understanding of Operators and their role in automating tasks, as well as experience working with them in a cloud-based setting. • SDN and Network Resiliency: Experience with Software Defined Networks (SDN) and Network Resiliency concepts, including their implementation in cloud environments. 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.