Introduction
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.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• The z/OS Customer Test group is seeking an experienced QA tester to join the team. We are responsible for the final verification of a z/OS release and System z hardware and System Storage before they become generally available to clients, including final testing of all z/OS fixes delivered as preventative service to z/OS clients.
• We manage a fully configured z/OS Parallel Sysplex environment for comprehensive customer-like testing and assist z/OS developers in gaining confidence in their code by supporting them to execute special tests, recreates and early testing of features, solutions, and fixes. We are a critical contributor to the reduction of PTFs in Error (PE) for z/OS service.
• "As a Solution Tester, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and automating test suites to ensure reliability of the systemZ and z/OS platform technology
• Having a client-first mindset to test at scale and imitate customer-like environments
• Creating strategies and scripts to test new features and functionalities
• Contributing and reviewing code for internal and external repositories
• Documenting processes (Test plans) and procedures for clarity and reproducibility
• Interacting with counterparts in z/OS development teams worldwide.

• Required Technical and Professional Expertise with relevant experience of 2+ years:
• 2+ years of experience in z/OS system programming (JES, SDSF, USS, Parallel Sysplex, IBM Monitoring and System management utilities like RMF, Netview, IBM System Automations), working knowledge of z/OS Storage Management (Catalog management) and middleware product integration (CICS, IMS and Db2).
• Quick learner and a strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self Driven and Proven ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Good decision making skills"

• Familiarity with MLOPs (Machine Learning Ops)
• Experience with scripting languages and tools (such as JCL, REXX, Unix Shell scripting, PYTHON, and zOSMF Workflows).
• Working knowledge of one or more automation tools or frameworks, such as Ansible or Galasa is a plus