**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** We are seeking a highly motivated QA Test Developer with 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in test automation, primarily using Python and PyTest to work on containerized storage solution. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about quality, has strong problem-solving abilities, and is ready to take ownership of their work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The candidate delivers assigned work of increasing scope and complexity with high quality and on time, applying learned skills, new technologies, and innovation to improve team code quality and quantity. Negotiates effectively, as needed, to deliver outcomes.. You will be part of a QA team responsible for ensuring the quality of our products through test planning, automation, execution, and reporting. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 5 to 7 years of experience in developing automation using Python. Hands-on developing PyTest fixtures. * Contributes to initiatives and deliverables that ensure successful completion and achievement of team KPIs * Good understanding of Github, Jenkins, Jira, Test management system * Good Knowledge of Linux, Openshift Container Platform, Kubernetes, Openshift virtualization * Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills * Exposure to writing test plans, test cases and test reports compilation * Knowledge of VMWare, Storage concepts like virtualization, backup and restore, Disaster recovery would be plus * Good written and oral communication skills **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Works independently or with little guidance on creating test plans, executing tests, troubleshooting the issues, automating test cases, reporting bugs with all the required details, reviewing the tests, providing the test reports, analyzing test failures * Simplifies existing procedures by documenting and refining workflows, making it easier for team members to follow. * Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments. * Engages in independent analysis and discussions with peers to provide recommendations or solutions after considering various possibilities * Recommends and implements small-scale automation solutions that reduce time spent on routine tasks, increasing overall team efficiency. * Takes on greater responsibilities and shows a developing capacity to influence team goals and outcomes. * Exercises some autonomy in decision-making, with supervision on complex topics * Typically focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating outputs for review by experienced team professionals. * Volunteers individual contributions aligned to collective goals. * Studies and begins to understand of the client's business, industry, market, & technology * Communicates effectively with peers, gains trust by being transparent and honest with others. * Extends network beyond immediate peers, to other groups in the organization. * Under guidance, collaborates with team members to complete projects : searches best practices, contributes ideas, creates reports and analyses. 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.