Cloud Architect

Job Description

IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - its a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things youve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the worlds most challenging problems If so, lets talk.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesJob RoleYou are a Cloud Architect, who will Design, develop and/or re-engineer complex application components, and integrate software packages, programs and reusable objects residing on multiple platformsResponsibilities:

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise in cloud and hybrid-cloud computing with OpenShift container platform; thereby becoming a trusted advisor to influential decision makers
• Provide end-to-end technical guidance and expertise on how to effectively use PaaS (Platform-as-a-Service ) to build solutions; creatively applying cloud infrastructure and platform services to help solve business problems; and communicating these approaches to different business audiences cross industries
• Work with clients and IBM teams to identify business problems and provide innovative solutions to them while evangelizing and accelerating the adoption of current and future OpenShift technologies
• Design and implement OpenShift solution architecture in discussions with prospective clients, assess architecture needs for projects, work with Development leads and Designers to scope and craft proposals.
• Manage problem identification, system architecture definition, software specification and design, implementation, testing, customer training, and deployment of open source solutions
• Work to harvest best practices and document lessons learned as part of continuous improvement of our offerings
• Explore and develop new technical skills, absorbing professional knowledge quickly
• Work with the development teams to design scalable, robust systems using cloud architecture
• Build automation using industry tools (like Jenkins, Ansible, etc.) to deploy hundreds of different services.
• Ensure a high degree of availability across all of our service offerings
• Be proficient in one or more cloud providers, including IBM Cloud, RedHat OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP
• Have experience writing applications using Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Certified from one or more of Red Hat Cloud technologies (OpenStack, OpenShift, Cloud Forms, Ansible, etc.) and hands-on experience in developing solutions using these technologies
• Exposure and good understanding in core tenants to be considered when designing, developing & deploying to a Cloud
• Good understanding on Software Defined Environments and Pattern Based deployments (specially Ansible)
• Good understanding on DevOps and CICD pipeline methodologies
• Strong skills on one or more of the above technologies with an ability to quickly build and demonstrate Proof of Concepts and Proof of Technologies and contribute to Technology Innovation and Automation projects
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge of other Cloud Providers e.g. IBM, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or VMware.
• Cloud Management Platforms - Design and implement a robust cloud management implementation including orchestration and catalog capabilities.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Platform Services - Design and implement cloud infrastructure services to support rapid application deployment by using HEAT, Blueprints, UrbanCode, Chef, Puppet, Saltstack, and Ansible based Scripts / Cookbooks / Recipes
• Concepts on one or more software development models
• Knowledge of one or more programming languages Python, Java, etc.

About Business UnitAt Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. Its a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, What else is possible GTS is the place for you!Your Life @ IBMWhat 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 IBMIBM 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 StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You @ IBMIBM 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.,

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