Introduction

Solution Architects are the technical experts and advisors to clients, IBM sales teams and/or IBM Business Partners. You understand the client's business requirements, technical requirements and/or competitive landscape.

You apply your business insights, build and maintain client relationships, incorporate hardware, software and services into client-valued solutions and ensure client readiness for the implementation of technical solutions. This is an opportunity to shape the future for both IBM and its clients. Start your journey now!

Your Role and Responsibilities

Solution Architects in IBM's Client Engineering Team are part of a cross-functional team that delivers a unique client co-creation experience to accelerate client transformation. As part of an entrepreneurial team, you will co-create with clients as the new norm. You will develop the framework and integrated solutions that address the client's business needs while also driving the client's consumption of IBM technologies and services. You will lead all aspects of the integrated solution, from identification of requirements to technical decisions impacting the business outcome. You will collaborate with members of the client team and IBM team to define and execute proofs of concept and minimum viable solutions. You will combine contemporary Cloud, AI and Analytics skills with deep industry expertise and an understanding of the client's business.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Serve as the overall technical lead and single point of contact for client-facing MVP(Minimum Viable Product) development or Pilot engagements that include a broad range of AI and hybrid cloud technologies such as Generative AI & Machine Learning, Data / Analytics, MSA(Microservice Architecture) & Cloud Native Application DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Container Security, Red Hat technologies (OpenShift, Ansible, RHEL, etc.)

• Own the solutions architecture plan while being a 'hands-on' builder or developer in a client-facing engagement

• Ensure that the solution architecture includes sufficient provisions for security and reliability, while covering customer pain points and anticipated future needs

• Perform engagement management duties to ensure streamlined communications and ownership of tasks for one or more MVP/Pilot engagements

• Champion an entrepreneurial mindset and deliver unique value by leveraging industry and technology expertise to drive innovative strategies to accelerate clients' success

• Continuously expand essential business, industry, technology, and competitive knowledge

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Docker, Container, Security, Red Hat technologies (OpenShift, Ansible, RHEL, etc.) or demonstrated deep technical expertise in a hybrid cloud-related solution domain such as Generative AI, Data / Analytics, Data Science, Security, or other Cloud Native, Hybrid, or Multi-cloud technology solutions

• Experience in architecture development for hybrid multi-cloud solutions, cloud native MSA services and applications, Data Analytics solutions or generative AI / LLM applications

• Experience of developing collaborative client relationships

• Experience of using 'Agile' practices

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience of leading customer-facing technical solutions teams in cloud native, hybrid, and multi-cloud solution architecture and development

• Experience in architecting/deploying/operating solutions built on AWZ, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud

About Business UnitIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.

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