IBM Hiring for Firmware Professional at Bangalore, India Full Time

Introduction

We are Firmware professional workiong on Z systems (modern mainframes) and we build the most secure systems for our customers to deploy their enterprise applications. Also, We provide atmost security and enable IBM LinuxONE enterprise customers with on-premise, customer-managed container solution through Secure Service Containers which provides data protection as well protection from Insider threats. We develop new features for Hardware management console and support element (HMC/SE). Th HMC is a hardware appliance used to manage and monitor IBM z systems. It provides a user interface for system administrators to perform various tasks related to the System z. The SE is integrated with the HMC for a more comprehensive management and support solution and assists with the maintenance, diagnostics, and serviceability of the System z.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Full Stack Developer for Hardware Management Console / Support Element, your role is critical in developing and maintaining software that facilitates the effective management and support of hardware components, ensuring their reliability and performance. You will need to be proficient in both front-end and back-end development, possess problem-solving skills, and collaborate with various teams to achieve the software’s goals.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain both front-end and back-end components.

• Write clean, maintainable code and ensure code quality and standards are upheld.

• Implement software solutions that meet the requirements of hardware management and support functionality.

• User Interface (UI) Development:

• Create user-friendly and responsive web-based interfaces

• Implement modern UI/UX design principles to enhance the user experience.

• Backend Development:

• Build and maintain server-side components and APIs required for managing and controlling hardware resources.

• Handle data storage, retrieval, and processing efficiently.

• Implement security measures to protect sensitive hardware data and ensure data integrity.

• Database Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain the database schema for storing configuration, logs, and relevant data.

• Optimize database performance and ensure data consistency.

• Integration:

• Integrate the HMC and Support Element with hardware devices, sensors, and third-party APIs.

• Ensure seamless communication between software and hardware components.

• Performance Optimization:

• Monitor and analyze system performance, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and optimizing software for efficient resource utilization.

• Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to validate software functionality.

• Ensure the software meets quality and performance standards.

• Documentation:

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments, API documentation, and user guides.

• Document system architecture, design decisions, and best practices.

• Troubleshooting and Support:

• Diagnose and resolve software-related issues, including bugs and system failures.

• Provide support to end-users and hardware administrators, addressing their queries and problems.

• Security:

• Implement security best practices to protect from vulnerabilities and attacks.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with the latest technologies and trends in full-stack development and hardware management.

• Suggest and implement improvements to enhance the HMC and Support Element’s performance and features.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with global teams and other stakeholders to ensure seamless hardware management and support operations.

• Collaborate with other development teams in the firmware, software and hardware areas.

• Version Control and Deployment:

• Use version control systems (e.g., Git) to manage code changes and ensure a reliable release process.

• Deploy software updates and patches while minimizing downtime.

• Compliance and Regulations:

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices.

• Project Management:

• Participate in project planning, estimation, and task prioritization.

• Work within a development team to meet project milestones and deadlines.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Industry experience of 4 to 8 years with Proficiency in Java programming

• Expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating user interfaces.

• Knowledge of front-end frameworks like carbon, React, Angular, or Vue.js

• Strong back-end development skills

• Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and web services.

• Exposure to SQL and DB concepts.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Understanding of software architecture patterns, including microservices, monolithic, and serverless architectures.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for code management and collaboration.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

• understanding of UX design principles to create user-friendly interfaces.

• Awareness of security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.

• Proficiency in writing and executing unit tests and integration tests.

• Strong documentation skills, including code comments, API documentation, and user guides.

• Understanding of hardware communication protocols and the ability to integrate software with hardware components.

• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving software issues, including debugging and error tracking.

• Experience in project management methodologies and tools to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Dedication to staying updated with the latest technologies, tools, and best practices in full-stack development and hardware management.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skill

• Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and technologies while maintaining software stability and functionality.

About Business UnitIndia Systems Development Lab (ISDL) is part of IBM Systems world-wide technology development lab. Established in 1996, the Lab is headquartered in India’s Silicon Valley and startup hub – Bengaluru, with a strong presence in Pune and Hyderabad. Developers at ISDL deliver technology innovations across the entire Systems portfolio – z Systems, Power / OpenPOWER Systems and Storage. The team here works across the entire stack from processor design, firmware, operating system to software defined storage. The lab also focuses on innovations, thanks to the creative energies of the teams. The lab has contributed over 400+ patents in cutting edge technologies and inventions so far.

We are IBM ZOS (Z Operating System) professional working on Z systems and we build the most secure systems for our Banking and Enterprise customers to deploy their mission critical applications. Also, We provide atmost security and Data management on Z systems. The mission critical applications run on ZOS and all the data management is taken care by a product called DFSMS (Data Facility Storage Management Subsystem). DFSMS is a system software running on zOS platform which manages the DATA – End-to-end. It manages all kind of storage like Flash Systems, Disk Storage, SAN Storage, Tape Storage and Network Attached Storage and seamless moves the data across various storage based on the Data storage policy/management. Our IBM ZOS customers heavily rely on the stability of the DFSMS product and new innovative features which can enhance thier user experience and bring in efficiency.

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