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IBM Ceph Performance & Automation Engineer 
India, Maharashtra, Pune 
70658119

24.06.2024

The IBM Storage Software team is looking for a Performance and automation Engineer to join us in Bangalore, India. In this role, you will be working on the IBM STORAGE -CEPH offering. You’ll be required to interpret test requirements for customer use cases and develop innovative automated solutions for testing real-world customer workflows in test environments. As a Software Quality Engineer, you will need to have experience with large and complex systems and be able to think creatively, learn new things, and adapt to a constantly changing environment.
Your Role and Responsibilities
You will be part of the Storage Development Business of Infrastructure organization with the following key responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive performance testing plans for Ceph storage systems.
  • Analyze metrics, identify improvement areas, and collaborate with teams for enhancements.
  • Conduct scalability and stress testing to ensure system robustness.
  • Design, implement, and maintain automated Ceph storage test scripts.
  • Integrate tests into CI/CD, work with developers for efficient automation.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve automation failures promptly.
  • Establish and maintain Ceph storage benchmarking standards.
  • Conduct regular tests, assess capabilities, and identify potential bottlenecks.
  • Collaborate with teams to optimize system performance based on benchmarks.
  • Generate detailed performance reports and maintain documentation.
  • Communicate test progress, results, and risks to relevant stakeholders.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance overall system performance.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

  • 5 – 10 years of experience in performance testing and automation
  • Proficiency in performance testing tools and reporting tools.
  • Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation.
  • Experience with benchmarking tools and methodologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of Ceph storage architecture, components, and deployment.
  • Hands-on experience with configuring and tuning Ceph clusters.
  • Understanding of RADOS, CephFS, and RBD (Rados Block Device).
  • Familiarity with automation frameworks like Pytest, Robot Framework, or others.
  • Ability to design and implement end-to-end automation solutions.
  • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Tekton, or similar tools,
  • Strong analytical skills to identify performance bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug complex system issues.


Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

  • Knowledge of Opensource development, working experience in Opensource projects.
  • Certifications related to Ceph storage and performance testing are a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their storage services.
  • Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) and logging frameworks.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  • Knowledge of AI/ML, exposure to Gen AI