**Introduction** A career in IBM Software means you'll be part of a team that transforms our customers challenges into solutions. Seeking new possibilities and always staying curious, we are a team dedicated to creating the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native software solutions for our customers. Our renowned legacy creates endless global opportunities for our IBMers, so the door is always open for those who want to grow their career. 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 skilled QA Test developer to join our IBM Software team. As part of our team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality software products, working with a variety of technologies and programming languages. You will play a key role by delivering quality functions for development teams within test driven framework. Your scope will include Test Plan Development, Test Case Execution, Automation Testing, Data Creation, API Validation and incorporating test automation in the CI/CD pipelines. **Required technical and professional expertise** * 8 - 12 years of experience. * Java Proficiency : Strong in Java OOPs concepts and experience in Automation testing using Java and JUnit framework. * Hands on experience with API testing. * VM skills : Working knowledge of VMWare ESXi and virtualization including: * Stopping/starting/recovering a VM guest. * Using a VM guest console and networking for a VM guest from the VM host perspective. * Excellent Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, with the ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions. * Collaborative Development: Work closely with development teams to identify potential weak spots, inefficiencies, and issues within software systems, fostering a collaborative approach to software quality. Strong knowledge in manual Software Testing concepts. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * 8 - 12 years of experience. * Java Proficiency : Strong in Java OOPs concepts and experience in Automation testing using Java and JUnit framework. * Hands on experience with API testing. * VM skills : Working knowledge of VMWare ESXi and virtualization including: * Stopping/starting/recovering a VM guest. * Using a VM guest console and networking for a VM guest from the VM host perspective. * Excellent Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated experience in problem-solving, with the ability to tackle complex issues and find effective solutions. * Collaborative Development: Work closely with development teams to identify potential weak spots, inefficiencies, and issues within software systems, fostering a collaborative approach to software quality. Strong knowledge in manual Software Testing concepts.