**Introduction** IBM is a global technology and innovation company. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with presence in 170 countries. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research, consulting, solutions, services, systems and software, uniquely distinguishes IBM from other companies in the industry. Over the past 100 years, a lot has changed at IBM, in this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries as diverse as healthcare, retail, banking, travel, manufacturing, and many more, by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things. We like to say, "be essential." We are changing how we create. How we collaborate. How we analyze. How we engage. IBM is a leader in this global transformation. Join the next generation of innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs who are changing the very way the world works. We want the brightest minds doing work that inspires, in an environment where growth is encouraged. IBMers get to discover their potential, so they’re inspired to create breakthroughs that help our clients succeed. We’re building diverse teams with people who want their ideas to matter. Join us — you’ll be proud to call yourself an IBMer. **Your role and responsibilities** As a python cloud development engineer you will• Design, development and test Power Private Cloud software. Able to understand the architecture and turn the requirements into high level and low level designs • Active open source contributions and participation and open source tools knowledge is preferred • Software development in Cloud Domain, OpenStack, Virtualization, Linux OS Internals, Networking / Storage/ Security / Infrastructure as a Service is preferred • Understanding of any cloud based virtualization software [GCP, Azure] and Openstack concepts. • Work with OpenSource community and contribute towards open source development. Good understanding and hands on with full stack cloud development is preferred. **Required technical and professional expertise** 4+ years of experience working as a developer well versed with feature enablement on private/public cloud platforms or in an equivalent role supporting partners and enterprises 4+ years of experience with solutions development or implementation in Unix or Linux environments using python programming language. 2+ years of experience working with Ansible [ Nice to have ]. Proficient in Python programming and scripting experience and Openstack concepts. Experience working in Open Source communities is a big plus. Proven experience architecting, designing, and developing complex customer solutions in a rapidly evolving technology domain Ability to perform customer-facing activities in a fast-paced environment with short timeframes Experience with concepts of Openstack cloud computing platform. Ability to uncover business challenges and develop custom solutions to solve these challenges **Preferred technical and professional experience** Hands-on experience on Openstack based clouds, basic concepts of virtualization, strong with Python programming, automation using Ansible Working knowledge of object-oriented design and design patterns applicable to modern software development Applied knowledge of working with agile, scrum, and DevOps teams Clear understanding of cloud service and deployment models Comfortable working with highly distributed teams, including interaction with open source communities Ability to study on your own, learn quickly, and put new knowledge into practice Any commercial experience with technologies like Openstack, virtualization and public cloud services, e.g., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Ability to quickly learn new technologies, frameworks, and techniques; ability to facilitate technical conversations within your team and with external stakeholders Keen interest contributing to and building communities in open source Ability to work both on your own and as part of an agile team. 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.