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IntroductionAs an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM is seeking a Senior Cloud Application Modernization Architect to join our team in North America. In this role, you will participate in cloud adoption, optimization, analyzing legacy application, defining target application architectures and migration strategies for our clients. You will advise our clients to identify the right strategy and modernize their legacy applications (mainframe as well as distributed) using modern cloud native architectures with container platforms and cloud services.Responsibilities:Work with the client's IT team, as well as C-level executives to demonstrate the cloud value proposition
Assess the current application and infrastructure environment, performing a gap analysis, and recommending the to-be application solution architecture
Represent deep expertise on modernization of mainframe legacy, transformation of mission critical applications needing re-architecture, not just containerization/refactoring
Use your knowledge of mainframe and other platforms as a service offerings in the market, cloud application architecture and best practices, API management, Microservices, DevOps, Data Modernization and cloud integration suites to advise our clients on their hybrid cloud journey and multi-speed IT
You should have great breadth and depth of experience when it comes to modernizing legacy applications to hybrid cloud with the ability to work with a global team and flexibility will be essential. Knowledge of Linux on IBM Z platform and proficient in architecture tradeoffs at a conceptual level is required for this role.Required Technical and Professional Expertise12+ years of IT experience
5+ years of experience architecting and developing cloud application solutions
5+ years of experience in delivering mainframe technology transformation projects
5+ years of experience developing project plans and budgets for successful IT projects
5+ years of experience documenting and presenting recommendations to clients and/or stakeholders as a consultant
5+ years of experience with mainframe applications, Java application development, API and Microservices usage
5+ years of experience with DevSecOps usage
4+ years of experience and working knowledge of Linux on IBM Z
4+ years of experience in modernizing integration landscape using Hybrid Integration platforms
4+ years of experience in data modernization (RDBMS, NoSQL etc.)
3+ years of experience leading Cloud transformation journey in (strategy, design, application migration planning or implementation)
3+ years of experience in consultative-based selling of technology transformation project
Preferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseLocated in either the Dallas, Chicago, NYC, Atlanta or SF Bay area
7+ years of experience architecting and developing cloud application solutions
7+ years of experience with mainframe applications, Java application development, API and Microservices usage
7+ years of experience with DevSecOps usage
7+ years of experience consulting
6+ years of experience and knowledge of Linux on IBM Z
5+ years of experience in modernizing integration landscape using Hybrid Integration platforms
5+ years of experience in data modernization (RDBMS, NoSQL etc.)
5+ years of experience leading one or more of the following areas of a Cloud transformation journey: strategy, design, application migration planning and implementation.
5+ years of experience in consultative-based selling of technology transformation projects
Certification in RedHat or Architect certification in one of the prominent Public Clouds (IBM, AWS, Azure, GCP)
About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.It's time to define your career.About IBMIBM's 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, we're 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 it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.Location StatementIBM offers a wide range of resources for eligible IBMers to thrive both inside and outside of work. In addition to a competitive benefits program consisting of medical and life insurance, retirement plans, and time off, eligible employees may also have access to:12 weeks of paid parental bonding leave. Family care options are also available to support eligible employees during COVID-19.World-class training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform. IBM's learning culture supports your restless attitude to grow your skills and build the depth and scale of knowledge needed to achieve your career goals.Well-being programs to support mental and physical health.Financial programs that empower you to plan, save, and manage your money (including expert financial counseling, 401(k), IBM stock discount, etc.).Select educational reimbursement opportunities.Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups where you can network and connect with IBMers across the globe.Giving and volunteer programs to benefit charitable organizations and local communities.Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences.We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.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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