Hyper Protect Container Service Software Engineer

Job description

This role would suit a forward thinking software engineer with experience of the IT industry, looking for an opportunity to gain experience of the enterprise software and Cloud service delivery.

IBM has a long and proven heritage as the infrastructure which powers the worlds biggest organisations. As these enterprises face a new era of challenges in serving an expanding customer base through new digital channels, the software and infrastructure on which they rely is adapting and changing to meet these new needs. You will be at the forefront of that change.

The Hyper Protect services are a new set of offerings built on kubernetes and IBM Z providing higher levels of assurance and protection to customers for whom a data breech would threaten their very existence. We seek to go beyond current compliances and offer higher levels of protection from both outsider and insider threats for Public and Private Cloud solutions.

IBM Z and IBM Linux One offers the most available, secure, reliable, scalable hardware for large server farms. The new z14 machine encrypts all application data at rest and in flight and offers isolation, memory protection and no hardware or OS root access to trusted containers. Our organization is bringing solutions such as Blockchain, Hyper Protect Crypto and Hyper Protect DBaaS to both Public and Private Cloud, along with a Hyper Protect kubernetes platform which offers the capability to run kubernetes workloads in the secure environment and gain all the advantages of the LinuxOne hardware. You can find more information on the Hyper Protect Services (https://www.ibm.com/cloud/hyper-protect-services).

As a member of the Hyper Protect Containers team you will be responsible for the development, test and operational support of features of the Hyper Protect Containers Services. As a team member you will learn and grow but also help others to grow as team and tribal knowledge is shared. You will be expected to collaborate with the consumers and teams who who build offerings on our container service or others who deliver features which we exploit or build on.

Are you willing to join an agile team focused on practising Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development and Design Thinking ?

Can you pick up new technologies and skills quickly ?

If you have the enthusiasm and desire to learn new technologies and skills then you have the essentials to join our team.
You will have the opportunity to share and gain skills in :

• Kubernetes
• LinuxOne hardware, Secure Appliance Technology and Linux OS
• Go, Python Shell scripts, Javascript
• Calico, IPSec, VLans, VXLan, Load Balancing, VPNs
• Storage - Encryption, NFS, Block Storagem Spectrum Scale, GlusterFS
• Logging & Monitoring - logstash, collectd , fluentd, QRadar
• Security - IAM, kubernetes RBAC, encryption, key sharing, HSM
• Delivery practices - Urban Code, Jenkins, Travis, Docker, AppScan, Open Source, Secure Engineering
• IBM Kubernetes Service, IBM Cloud Private, Softlayer
• IBMCloud experience - onboarding service broker, IAM integration
• Unit, function, component and performance testing

Why work at IBM Hursley?

IBM Hursley Park is one of IBM's longest standing (recently celebrating 60 years as an IBM site) and largest software development labs in Europe. Located in the Hampshire Countryside and only 10 minutes from historic and bustling Winchester, Hursley boasts a 3000 person strong team of technologists working on a vast range of products and projects from across the IBM portfolio.
The offices, nestled into private parkland and included amongst them the original grand Queen Anne style country house, form an incredible backdrop for this established and respected community of technology experts.
Hursley receives continuous investment from IBM and the facilities on site include: a new gym, social areas, restaurant, games room, cafes, club house and bar, sports fields, sports hall, tennis courts and the beautiful grounds ideal for a stroll at lunch or enjoying a picnic in the summer. Locally, there are excellent schools and transport links including, Southampton and Portsmouth ports and Southampton Airport. London is a little over an hour away from Winchester Train station, and the New Forest is nearby. Engagement is at the heart of being an IBMer and at Hursley this is particularly apparent with the variety of opportunities to participate in clubs, projects, patenting and community outreach. In fact, the culture of collaboration is why so many feel they belong here and find it such a fulfilling place to work.
Why not bring your whole self to work and grow your career in this lively, fun and unique hotbed of talent and innovation?

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Auto req ID

188378BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Software Developer
State / Province

HAMPSHIRE
Primary job category

Software Development & Support
Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

Systems
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

HURSLEY
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Agile Development (experience Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development)
·  Kubernetes and or IBM Cloud Kubernetes Service
·  Experience with Programming and Scripting languages
Country/Region

United Kingdom
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  IBM Cloud Delivery experience
·  LinuxOne hardware, secure, Appliance Technology and Linux OS
·  Storage - Encryption, NFS, Block Storage, Spectrum Scale, GlusterFS
·  Calico, IPSec, VLans, VXLan, Load Balancing, VPN
·  Security - IAM, kubernetes RBAC, encryption, key sharing, HSM
·  Go, Python, JavaScript
Secondary Job Category

Other Software Development & Support
Eligibility Requirements

n/a
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire