**Introduction** IBM Cognos Analytics is a comprehensive business intelligence platform that transforms raw data into actionable insights through advanced reporting, AI-powered analytics, and interactive visualizations. Designed to cater to organizations of all sizes, it offers high-quality, scalable reporting capabilities, enabling users to create and share customized reports efficiently. The platform's intuitive interface allows for seamless exploration of data, uncovering hidden trends and facilitating informed decision-making without the need for advanced technical skills. With robust governance and security features, IBM Cognos Analytics ensures data integrity and confidentiality, making it a trusted solution for businesses aiming to harness the full potential of their data. **Your role and responsibilities** * Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. * Collaborate with software development and IT teams to improve and automate processes for software deployment and infrastructure management. * Develop, optimize, and maintain Kubernetes clusters for containerized applications. * Manage Docker containers and orchestration, ensuring efficient workflows and minimizing downtime. * Write and maintain efficient Shell scripts and automation tools to streamline operations. * Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python and JavaScript for system integration, deployment, and monitoring. * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve system issues related to networking, infrastructure, and application environments. * Maintain and optimize Red Hat/UBI Linux environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems. * Collaborate with network engineers to implement and optimize networking solutions in a cloud-native environment. * Stay up to date with emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices to continually improve systems and processes. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). * 9+ years of experience in DevOps or related field with hands-on experience * Source and project control (GitHub Enterprise, Jira) - hands-on * Automation with Jenkins, Go, Python, Java script, Ansible, Shell scripting * Monitoring and logging tools (sysdig, logdna) * Continuous Integration platforms (ArgoCD, Jenkins, Terraform) * Kubernetes CKA certificate * Experience with one or more: * IKS IBM kubernetes service , GKE - Google kubernetes engine, EKS - Amazon Elastic Service, AKS - Azure Kubernetes Service * OpenShift * Docker * Linux - primarily RedHat * Load balancing, geo routing, and proxying * Networking - Firewalls and Load Balancing (Vyatta, StrongSwan) * NoSQL databases, key-stores and other data-structure solutions (MongoDB, Redis) * Relational DB’s (DB2, Oracle) * Virtual application and web servers (Apache, NGINX, WebSphere, IIS) * Fluency in English - both verbal and written **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Deployment tools and processes, CI/CD Pipeline, ArgoCD * Hands-on experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or other cloud technologies * In-depth understanding of the entire web development process, including strong expertise building REST APIs 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.