Storage Software Developer

About the position

India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) is part of IBM Systems world-wide technology development lab. Established in 1996, the Lab is headquartered in India's Silicon Valley and startup hub - Bengaluru, with a strong presence in Pune and Hyderabad. Developers at ISDL deliver technology innovations across the entire Systems portfolio - z Systems, Power / Open POWER Systems and Storage. The team here works across the entire stack from processor design, firmware, operating system to software defined storage. The lab also focuses on innovations, thanks to the creative energies of the teams. The lab has contributed over 400+ patents in cutting edge technologies and inventions so far. While computing veers towards cognitive, cloud, mobile, social, and security, the lab has significantly contributed to not just new products focused in these areas, but has also ushered in new development models such as Agile, Design Thinking and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Code, design and implementation of C/C++ software components for storage/backup products, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers and internal stakeholders regarding database-related inquiries and issues.
• Investigate and resolve complex software issues, Excellent debugging, core-dump analysis skills, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• To debug system software, analyse for performance bottle neck and remediate to improve overall system performance.
• In-depth knowledge of backup technologies, such as tape libraries, disk-based backup, and cloud-based solutions.
• Design and optimize database schemas to ensure its scalability and optimal performance.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in database technologies, C/C++ development practices, and software design principles. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance product performance and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data within the database.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Extensive 10+ years of experience in C/C++ system software development, including product development and support.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong expertise in systems and storage software development.
• Proven experience as a Data Backup Domain Developer or similar role.
• Proven experience in optimizing multithreaded environment.
• Experience with storage systems, backup environments are highly desirable.
• Experience with other databases, such as SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL, is a plus.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with security and compliance standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.