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Functional Test and Devops Engineer

IBM

2 - 5 years

Mangalore

Posted: 11/07/2026

Job Description

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
  • Strong Testing basics in Test plan development, Test analysis and Test case design methods
  • Strong Automation testing (UI & API) experience.
  • Strong Python programming , Shell scripting.
  • Strong knowledge on Jenkins, Pipeline development and groovy programming
  • Strong Automation framework development and knowledge [Robot framework, Allure and other ]
  • Good Linux knowledge and ability to debug and analyse the log files.
  • Good knowledge in Container environments, Dockerfiles, Podman etc...
  • Hands on knowledge in Ansible, playbook development or execution
  • Hands on knowledge on using AI models and agents in Test life cycle.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

Develop test plans, test cases, and test strategies for firmware validation

• Perform functional, system, and regression testing

• Design and implement automation frameworks (UI & API)

• Develop automation scripts using Python and Shell scripting

• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy

• Analyse logs and debug issues in Linux environments

• Validate solutions in containerised environments (Docker/Podman)

• Develop and execute Ansible playbooks for test setups

• Leverage AI/ML tools and agents to improve test efficiency and coverage

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for defect analysis and resolution

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Strong testing fundamentals (test design, analysis, defect lifecycle)

• Expertise in test automation (UI & API)

• Strong Python programming & Shell scripting

• Skilled in API Development and integration with design level exposure

• Experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, Groovy

• Strong automation frameworks (Robot Framework, Allure, etc.) knowledge.

• Good Linux knowledge with hands-on debugging/log analysis skills

• Experience with containers (Docker/Podman)

• Knowledge of Ansible (playbook development/execution)

• Knowledge of AI-driven testing / intelligent automation

• Experience in firmware/system-level testing

• Exposure to IBM Z / mainframe environments

• Knowledge of security/compliance testing

Years of Experience:
6 - 10

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future. Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfolio  designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

 

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

 

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

 

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 

 

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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About Company

IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) is a leading global technology and consulting company, headquartered in Armonk, New York. With over a century of innovation, IBM provides a wide range of technology solutions and professional services. The company specializes in cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, quantum computing, and cybersecurity, helping organizations digitally transform their operations. IBM’s flagship AI platform, Watson, and its hybrid cloud capabilities are widely used across industries such as healthcare, finance, government, and manufacturing. IBM is known for its strong commitment to research and development, and it consistently ranks among the top organizations for U.S. patents.

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