Python Cloud Developer at IBM

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Python Cloud Development Engineer, you will design, develop, and test Power Private Cloud software and participate in architecture‑level discussions with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to convert requirements into high‑level and low‑level designs. Active participation and contribution to open‑source communities, along with familiarity with open‑source tools, is preferred. The role requires experience and understanding of AWS, Azure, and Red Hat OpenShift, along with software development in the cloud domain, including OpenStack, virtualization (KVM), Linux OS internals, networking, storage, and security. Understanding cloud‑based virtualization platforms such as GCP and Azure, along with OpenStack concepts, is also expected.

IBM India Systems Development Lab is seeking a Software Engineer/Developer to be an integral part of the team responsible for product development and testing of the PowerVC platform on IBM Power. The product is built on the OpenStack cloud computing platform using Python. You will work closely with open‑source communities, contribute to open‑source development and testing, and apply cloud development and automation frameworks to deliver high‑quality products, with opportunities to contribute to both front‑end and back‑end development.

Required technical and professional expertise

Professional Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the IT industry

• 3+ years of experience working as a developer, well‑versed in feature enablement on private and/or public cloud platforms, or in an equivalent role supporting partners and enterprises

• 3+ years of experience in solution development or implementation in Unix/Linux environments using Python

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python programming and scripting

• Solid understanding of OpenStack concepts

• Experience with OpenStack cloud computing platforms

• Familiarity with object‑oriented design principles and design patterns applicable to modern software development

• Working knowledge of cloud service and deployment models

• Exposure to Full‑Stack development (React, Node.js, Python) is a plus

• Commercial experience with OpenStack, virtualization, or public cloud services such

Solution Design & Customer Engagement

• Proven experience in designing and developing customer solutions in a rapidly evolving technology environment

• Ability to identify business challenges and develop customized technical solutions

• Comfortable performing customer‑facing activities in fast‑paced environments with short timelines

• Capable of facilitating technical discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders

Development Practices & Collaboration

• Applied experience working within Agile, Scrum, and DevOps teams

• Comfortable working with highly distributed teams, including collaboration with open‑source communities

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in an agile team environment

Learning & Community Engagement

• Strong self‑learning ability with a demonstrated capacity to quickly adopt and apply new technologies

• Keen interest in contributing to and building open‑source communities

• Ability to rapidly learn new frameworks, tools, and techniques

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Hands‑on experience working with OpenStack‑based cloud environments

• Experience with infrastructure automation

• 1+ year of hands‑on experience working with Ansible

• Experience contributing to or collaborating within open‑source communities is a strong plus

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.