Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
The Db2 Ecosystem team is seeking for a QA Engineers to join our Kochi software lab. This is your opportunity to dive into the world of coding and automation. You’ll be part of a team of QA working on leading edge technology that is solving some of the world’s most complex problems and supporting the whole Db2 Development organization. There will be opportunities to work closely with architects and managers to diagnose and plan the delivery of new features. You’ll be involved in writing and maintaining automated systems in support of key functions, such as pipelines for testing of Db2 products, and providing services to our internal and external customers.Your responsibilities will include:

• Devise the test plans based on the feature/product specification
• Ensure functional, regression and performance standards are set and met for the products.
• Maintain high efficiency in test execution by focusing on automation
• Set and maintain high standards in delivery

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• System test automation development: drive proper automation on system test to facilitate system test and improve productivity continuously
• System test: perform system testing for releases of the product
• Collaboration with DEV: wok together with DEV domains to a resolution of the issues exposed from the testing activities
• Agile development methodologies: familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Familiar with Github and Jenkins
• Familiar with cloud and container technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, etc.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Fundamental knowledge on rational database system and SQL
• Experience with Linux/Unix platforms
• Experience with Python, shell or Perl scripting
• Problem debugging and resolving skills