Introduction
The Spectrum Fusion team part of IBM Storage is looking for a talented, innovative and enthusiastic Software engineering professional for the Networking Squad. Our Network engineering team is responsible for delivering the networking related features and support for the Spectrum Fusion HCI product line with top-notch performance, first-rate security, fail-safe reliability and exceptional quality.

The Software Development engineer will be the key individual responsible for feature enablement and delivery of networking features . You will perform hands-on coding and mentor junior developers, working to increase the knowledge and performance of the collective team. In addition, you will interface with senior members and team in working towards product and module improvement

We are a global team, so communication skills (both verbal and written) are critical as well as flexibility to work with team members in other time zones.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Implement features given by Architects and Leads
• Work with lead to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables
• Participate in code reviews and ensure quality of code.
• Mentor and guide the junior members in the team.
• Review test plans and provide guidance to the testing teams.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
5 – 10 years of industry experience in System Networking, TCP/IP, UDP Protocols, static and dynamic routing protocols.
* Proven knowledge of working in Client-Server architecture.
* Proven experience of design, implement, manage and monitor wide area network/local are networks and maintain security of network
* Monitoring network engineering performance and ensure system availability and reliability
* Configuring and installing various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
* Performing network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
* Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
* Good problem-solving skills and troubleshooting skills for complex issues with interdependencies across multiple modules
* Experience working with Global teams.
*CCNA or equivalent networking certification.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Experience in network virtualisation.
* Experience in Linux Python programming, Systems knowledge, Virtualisation experience with VMware, KVM..etc
* Experience in Systems/Storage domains, Storage controllers and features like High availability, DR, Replication, Snapshot technologies.
* Experience working with OpenShift and/or Kubernetes.
* Experience in Systems/Storage domains and features like Storage, Replication, Snapshot, Networking technologies.
* Experience with at least one major cloud provider (IBM, AWS, Google, Azure)
* Experience with Agile Software Development Experience
* Familiarity with storage concept.
* Hands-on experience and knowledge of OCP and Kubernetes, Operators, CRDs.