IBM jobs - Software Engineer- MQ Level 2 Support

Introduction
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do.  Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide.  At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities
This role specializes in performing remote technical support of MQ and MQ Appliance, skills with Linux/Unix and Windows are required. This L2 role provides technical support assistance to customers using problem determination problem source identification skills, responsibilities include problem recreation, diagnosing data dumps/traces, troubleshooting and debugging complex computer systems/solutions to determine a course of action and recommend solutions, and uses technical and negotiation skills in collaboration with other support organizations to prioritize and diagnose problems to resolution. Communicates action plans with the customer or IBM representative as appropriate. Contributes to department attainment of organizational objectives and high customer satisfaction. Document problem solutions within the company knowledge base and manage requests priorities on a daily basis.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 2-10 years of relevant industry experience
• Proven communication skill
• Working experience with Unix/Linux
• Working experience on iSeries or z/OS is a big plus
• Customer support or services experience
• Ability to multi-task and problem solving
• Fluent in English, other additional languages to assist clients in China/India is a plus
• MQ knowledge or experience and/or other Application Server experience is a plus

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Must have significant experience across various areas of the customer support and services and customer-facing experience background required.

About Business Unit
IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM
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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.