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. IBM India Systems Development Lab is looking for Software Engineer / Developer to be integral part of a team responsible for Product Development/testing of PowerVC Platform on Power. The product is built on the Openstack cloud computing platform using Python. In addition, there is an opportunity to work on several OpenSource communities and front end/back end development as well. **Your role and responsibilities** As a python cloud development engineer you will • Design, development and test Power Private Cloud software. Ability to understand the architecture and turn the requirements into high level and low level designs • Active open source contributions and participation and open source tools knowledge is preferred • Software development in Cloud Domain, OpenStack, Virtualization, Linux OS Internals, Networking / Storage/ Security / Infrastructure as a Service is preferred • Understanding of any cloud based virtualization software [GCP, Azure] and Openstack concepts. • Work with OpenSource community and contribute towards open source development / Testing. • Good understanding and hands-on experience with full-stack development is preferred. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 5+ years of experience in the IT industry * 5+ years of experience working as a developer well-versed with feature enablement on private/public cloud platforms or in an equivalent role supporting partners and enterprises * 5+ years of experience with solutions development or implementation in Unix or Linux environments using python programming language. * 2+ years of experience working with Ansible [ Nice to have ]. * Proficient in Python programming and scripting experience and Openstack concepts. * Experience working in Open Source communities is a big plus. * Proven experience architecting, designing, and developing complex customer solutions in a rapidly evolving technology domain * Ability to perform customer-facing activities in a fast-paced environment with short timeframes * Experience with concepts of Openstack cloud computing platform. * Ability to uncover business challenges and develop custom solutions to solve these challenges * Working knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns applicable to modern software development * Applied knowledge of working with agile, scrum, and DevOps teams * Clear understanding of cloud service and deployment models * Comfortable working with highly distributed teams, including interaction with open source communities * Ability to study on your own, learn quickly, and put new knowledge into practice * Any commercial experience with technologies like Openstack, virtualization and public cloud services, e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Ability to quickly learn new technologies, frameworks, and techniques; ability to facilitate technical conversations within your team and with external stakeholders * Keen interest contributing to and building communities in open source * Ability to work both on your own and as part of an agile team. **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hands-on experience on Openstack based clouds, basic concepts of virtualization, strong with Python programming, automation using Ansible. 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.