Responsibilities
You will be part of the Java on IBM Z team responsible for developing the Java SDK on z/OS to accelerate key technologies on the platform and enable clients to rapidly enable new Java workloads. You will also be a part of the larger z/OS Compiler team. The IBM Compiler Group consists of autonomous squads and multi-disciplinary teams of talented software developers with knowledge in new and up and coming language standards, hardware implementations, compiler optimization expertise, and proven software development skills.About the IBM Java on z/OS team:IBM Z is the future of business. It has the cloud clients want, with the privacy and security they need.Nearly 100% of all credit card transactions, 92% of the top 100 global banks, 90% of Fortune 500 companies, and 80% of the world’s corporate data trust IBM Z to have the reliability, availability, and performance capabilities that they require to operate now and grow in the future. Java is a language of choice on z/OS and the cloud, which is key towards IBM overall cloud and AI strategy.If you have strong C++ coding experience, a demonstrated understanding of algorithms and data structures, programming language design and a passion for developing innovative algorithms that make software run as fast as possible, this is the team for you. This position offers you a rare opportunity to influence the performance of hardware and software that are used by millions of people every second. The work is challenging and complex, involves collaboration with many of IBM’s top technical experts, and gives you the opportunity to acquire and use advanced technical skills in a highly specialized area of computer engineering.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
English Fluent (Verbal and Written)Bachelor's Degree in related fieldMinimum 3-5 years experience in JavaExperience with C and C++Experience in debugging and problem determination-Experience in low-level programming (e.g. assembly language, embedded systems development) and low-level debuggingExperience in compilers or compiler optimizationExperience in benchmarking or application performance analysisExperience in multithreaded programming issues, parallelism, numerical computation, etc.Basic knowledge in one or more computer architectures, and of hardware/software interactionsorking knowledge of Unix-like operating systemsExperience with open-source development tools and projectsGood time management and organizational skillsSelf-starter & ability to work effectively in a team environment
Preferred technical and professional experience
Working knowledge of IBM Z software and hardwareExperience with installing and configuring of z/OS products which integrates with Unix System Services (USS), RACF, TCP/IP and APPC. Knowledge of other MVS subsystems and J2EE technologies is a plus (e.g. CICS, DB2, IMS, Web Services for CICS and IMS, Service Oriented Architecture)Experience in low-level programming (e.g. assembly language, embedded systems development) and low-level debuggingExperience in compilers or compiler optimizationExperience in benchmarking or application performance analysisExperience in multithreaded programming issues, parallelism, numerical computation, etc.Basic knowledge in one or more computer architectures, and of hardware/software interactions Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
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