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QA Engineer - Virtualization @ IBM

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IBM  QA Engineer - Virtualization

Job Description


Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking a mid-level QA Engineer to join our z/VM team. In this role, you will focus on validating, troubleshooting, and ensuring the quality and reliability of the z/VM components. While prior experience with IBM Z or z/VM is not required, candidates should have a strong foundation in operating systems, debugging, and problem-solving, along with the ability to learn new technologies quickly. You will collaborate closely with development, support, and test teams to maintain enterprise virtualization system stability and performance.Responsibilities:
;;;;; Develop and execute test plans to ensure product quality and adherence to requirements.
;;;;; Troubleshoot and analyze devcustomer/developer-reported issues, ensuring proper test coverage.
;;;;; Interpret traces, logs, and dumps to identify defects and potential improvements.
;;;;; Quickly identify and validate known issues, assisting in swift resolution.
;;;;; Document test cases, issue resolution processes, and technical findings.
;;;;; Maintain and contribute to the knowledge base on recurring defects and best practices.
;;;;; Work with developers and testers to verify bug fixes and validate system performance.
;;;;; Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and contribute to defect prevention strategies.
;;;;; Occasionally assist in critical issue resolution and crisis management to minimize downtime.
;;;;; Develop or enhance automation and diagnostic tools to improve testing efficiency.This role requires attention to detail, analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality enterprise software. If youre passionate about testing, debugging, and improving system reliability, wed love to have you on board!

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise
Systems and Operating Systems QA Expertise:
;;;;; Minimum 3 years of experience in software testing, validation, and quality assurance within systems and operating systems.
;;;;; Strong background in debugging, troubleshooting, and ensuring reliability of enterprise-grade systems.Test Strategy Development:
;;;;; Experience in designing and implementing test plans, automation frameworks, and performance benchmarking.Virtualization API Testing:
;;;;; Hands-on experience testing Virtualization Platforms and Virtualization Management Software.
;;;;; Strong understanding of REST APIs, including automated API testing, performance validation, and security assessments.
;;;;; Experience in testing network-based applications and distributed systems.Linux/Unix Scripting Expertise:
;;;;; Extensive experience in Linux/Unix environments, including system-level QA testing, debugging, and troubleshooting.
;;;;; Proficiency in Linux commands, shell scripting (Bash, KSH, CSH), and system monitoring.
;;;;; Strong knowledge of Linux internals, system performance testing, and security validation.Automation Test Development:
;;;;; Ability to write, modify, and optimize test automation scripts using Shell, Python, or other scripting languages.
;;;;; Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into software development workflows.
Network Security Testing:
;;;;; Expertise in testing network stacks (Layer 25) and network security solutions.
;;;;; Strong understanding of network protocols, traffic analysis, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
;;;;; Experience with network monitoring tools and security compliance frameworks.
Problem-Solving Troubleshooting:
;;;;; Proven ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues across network, system, and application layers.
;;;;; Strong debugging skills, including experience with tracing, logs, and dumpsExperience working with complex systems and abilities to develop new features and able to fix any existing issues.
Strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a global team environment
Proven command over the English language, both written and verbal

Preferred technical and professional experience

Agile Development Methodologies: Exposure to agile practices, such as iterative development, continuous integration, and continuous delivery, to deliver high-quality products in a collaborative environment. Automated Testing Tools: Experience working with automated testing tools and technologies to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness. Software Quality Assurance: Exposure to quality assurance principles and practices, including testing methodologies, automation, and tooling, to ensure world-class quality expectations are met.
Years of Experience:
3;-;6

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Quality Assurance and Testing
Role: White Box Testing Engineer
Employement Type: Full time

Contact Details:

Company: IBM
Location(s): Bengaluru

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