Firmware Validation Engineer

Job Description

As a Hypervisor Validation Engineer in the IBM Systems Hypervisor Functional test team, you will be responsible for the functional verification of IBM hypervisor for IBM servers. As needed, you are also expected to work with the Open Server Architecture partners and Open BMC community for server virtualization validation and support. As a Hypervisor Validation Engineer, you will work on testing, design and development of automation suites for validating different Hypervisor related subsystems of IBM Servers. Design, develop and execute test plans for validating platform and virtualization management functions through command line and Graphical User interfaces. Develop / maintain automation suites GUI and CLI demonstrating a strong understanding of underlying system design and using skills in Jenkins, GIT, Python / Perl. Be a contributor in developing an environment for continuous improvement across product lines Interact with the Development, System test teams and Product Engineers to define test plans and collect test data across teams Analyse Automation reports; Identify and verify defects Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise 1.Must have good experience in Virtualization concepts. 2.Must have experience in creating and managing Unix or Linux partitions using server management tools. 3.Must have experience in scripting languages (PERL, shell, Python) and should have experience in configuring and executing automated test suites. 4.Should have strong debugging skills. Should be able to isolate setup/configuration, hardware, scripts, product issues) 5.Should be able to write Test Plans from the Design Documents. 6.Working knowledge of testing fundamentals such as Agile TDD Methodology7 .Must have experience with defect management tools like CQ and Test tracking tools Prefer familiarity with general Hypervisor environment Familiarity with System P architecture, Server hardware knowledge is a plus Good communication (written verbal) and interpersonal skills, Self motivator, Excellent team player, Leadership skills Ability to work independently, Adaptability to work with bigger teams in a global environment Must have experience to configure Network, SAN and Virtual Machine setup in UNIX/Linux environment. Preferred technical and professional experience Having Hypervisor Testing skills