You will be required to Maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
What you will do (Roles & Responsibilities) :
Maintain firmware for IBM z Systems, with a focus on IO enablement and boot firmware.
Utilise C programming expertise in Linux environments to write and debug code effectively.
Collaborate with global team to design and implement firmware solutions, ensuring compatibility with Linux, zOS, and zVM operating systems.
Support the firmware internal tools from conception through delivery to the field.
Contribute to Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices within the Linux development environment, utilising GitHub for version control.
Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and stakeholders.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
5+ years of relevant industry experience with proficiency in Linux internals and systems programming
Experience in back-end development with experience on Z Hardware and Firmware
Working experience on C/ C++ ,Python, web services RESTful API. * Experience on Assembler programming preferably System Z Based / other architecture based
Experience with I/O Configuration (IOCP, zArchitecture etc.)
Deep Understanding on Z/OS HCD, Compute, network and storage
Deep Understanding on DPM (Dynamic Partition Manager) and HMC
Understanding of Clustering technique sysplex, PR/SM Concepts, LPAR and Virtualisation concepts
Knowledge of S/W development process & tools for product development/debugging with knowledge on SMAPI/SMCLI.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
Good communication skills, Verbal/Written and should be able to contribute in a global team environment
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
3+ Industry experience in Firmware/Embedded Software Design & Development.
Proven experience with Linux OS with Understanding of the inner workings of the Linux operating system and Open Source development.
Strong experience in debugging and problem solving.
Experience in working with Hardware workbooks.
Exposure working on scripting languages like Perl/Python etc .
Exposure working on Open Source tools (Git, Gerrit, Jenkins).
Good to have knowledge on System z Assembler, z/OS basics, z/VM basics”