Introduction
IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise in hybrid-cloud computing with Kubernetes container platforms; thereby becoming a trusted advisor to influential decision makers.
- Initiate a conversation with CXos towards adoption of their business applications on Hybrid Cloud Platform with a value based approach
- Provide end-to-end technical guidance and expertise on how to effectively use PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service ) to build solutions on business applications
- Work with clients and IBM teams to identify business problems and provide innovative solutions to evangelize and accelerate the adoption of Kubernetes technologies.
- Design and implement target applications application architecture based on Kubernetes framework with prospective clients, assess architecture needs for projects, work with Development leads and Designers to scope and craft proposals.
- Must have designed and deployed atleast 2 microservices application architecture on Kubernetes or Openshift and ability to develop work products during the project lifecycle
- Work to harvest best practices and document lessons learned as part of continuous improvement of our offerings.
- Be proficient in atleast one cloud providers, such as IBM Cloud, RedHat OpenShift, AKS, EKS or Kubernetes
- Hybrid cloud knowledge towards developing Kubernetes based Infrastructure architecture or deployment experience is not a must
Required Professional And Technical Expertise
- Relevant experience of over 5-7 years of designing Application architecture experience (Java or .net) is a must
- At least over 1 years of hands-on implementation experience on Kubernetes
- A solid background in technical consulting, with demonstrated IT experience in solving customers business applications.
- Experience in building cloud-native and ready applications
- Previous commercial experience with architect/build technologies with containers and container management technologies like Kubernetes (preferred) or Openshift
- Proven technical experience with frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, Service mesh
- Solid project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- A well-established career within the consultancy space
- Certified Red Hat OpenShift Certified on Container application or equivalent Kubernetes certification is a must
- Supporting experience on OpenStack and Ansbile Automation will be an advantage
IBM Consulting is IBMs consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
Your Life @ IBM
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Being an IBMer means youll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, youll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
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About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, were also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now its time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
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