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Introduction
IBM Infrastructure is a catalyst that makes the world work better because our clients demand it. Heterogeneous environments, the explosion of data, digital automation, and cybersecurity threats require hybrid cloud infrastructure that only IBM can provide.

Your ability to be creative, a forward-thinker and to focus on innovation that matters, is all support by our growth minded culture as we continue to drive career development across our teams. Collaboration is key to IBM Infrastructure success, as we bring together different business units and teams that balance their priorities in a way that best serves our client’s needs.

IBM’s product and technology landscape includes Research, Software, and Infrastructure. Entering this domain positions you at the heart of IBM, where growth and innovation thrive.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Join the IBM Z Engineering System Test team and continue the IBM tradition of delivering quality products! We are seeking an experienced hardware developer responsible for configuring and testing function of IBM Z products. The successful candidate will be responsible for writing and executing test plans, setting up and configuring hardware; running system workloads; and using automated tools to maximize efficiency. In addition, the candidate will work with vendors to understand their latest technology and then create a test strategy to demonstrate the compatibility with the Z Mainframe.

As a Vendor Solutions Connectivity Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of IBM Mainframes. Guiding the development of verification environments and test benches, you will be instrumental in crafting test strategies and driving verification coverage closure. Your expertise in functional verification methodologies and programming skills will be essential in delivering high-quality designs for IBM Mainframes.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Verification Environment Development: Guide the development of verification environments, test benches, and test cases for IBM Mainframes.
• Collaborative Debugging: Collaborate with design teams and key stakeholders to debug and resolve logic design issues, ensuring the delivery of high-quality designs.
• Coverage Closure: Drive verification coverage closure by developing comprehensive test plans and strategies, ensuring thorough verification of hardware and firmware.
• Programming: Utilize skills in scripting languages like Python to write complex test scenarios and automate verification processes.
• Ongoing Skill Development: Develop proficiency in IBM functional verification tools and methodologies, staying updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• ​Computer / Electrical Engineering background
• 3+ years of experience with IBM Z hardware setup, configuration, and execution
• Experience and knowledge of optical fiber infrastructure including DWDM technology
• Base knowledge of Z operating systems functionality
• Experience working with external vendors (clients)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• 3+ years of experience with Python
• 3+ years of experience with Linux
• 2+ years of experience with zOS