Functional Test and DevOps Engineer

About the Role

This Functional Test and DevOps Engineer role at IBM Infrastructure & Technology involves working on complex challenges with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation.

You'll be responsible for tackling testing and automation tasks, leveraging your expertise in Python programming, Shell scripting, and Jenkins to ensure the performance, security, and scalability of systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation
• Perform functional, system, and regression testing
• Design and implement automation frameworks (UI & API)
• Develop automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy
• Analyse logs and debug issues in Linux environments
• Validate solutions in containerised environments (Docker/Podman)

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong testing fundamentals (test design, analysis, defect lifecycle)
• Expertise in test automation (UI & API)
• Strong Python programming & Shell scripting
• Skilled in API Development and integration with design level exposure
• Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Groovy
• Strong automation frameworks (Robot Framework, Allure, etc.) knowledge
• Good Linux knowledge with hands-on debugging/log analysis skills
• Experience with containers (Docker/Podman)
• Knowledge of Ansible (playbook development/execution)
• Knowledge of AI-driven testing / intelligent automation
• Experience in firmware/system-level testing
• Exposure to IBM Z / mainframe environments
• Knowledge of security/compliance testing

What You'll Learn

In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with diverse technologies, including Python, Shell scripting, Jenkins, and Linux, as well as exposure to AI-driven testing and intelligent automation.

You'll have opportunities to work on complex challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and develop expertise in test automation, DevOps, and containerisation.

Resume Tip

When applying for this role, make sure to highlight your experience with test automation, DevOps, and containerisation, as well as your skills in Python, Shell scripting, and Jenkins.

Use specific examples to demonstrate your expertise in designing and implementing automation frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging AI/ML tools to improve test efficiency and coverage.