As a Platform Engineer within the Client Engineering team, you will play a vital role in delivering co-creation experiences that drive client transformation. You will leverage your expertise in hybrid cloud and AI technologies to help clients realize the full potential of their investments in IBM’s solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients in real-time during co-creation sessions to identify their unique challenges and articulate how IBM’s technology can provide solutions.
- Participate in discussions that cover a range of public and hybrid cloud technologies, such as Red Hat OpenShift and IBM Cloud Paks.
- Act as a hands-on builder during client engagements, contributing to the development of pilot solutions that demonstrate business value.
- Define solution architecture plans and ensure they align with best practices for platform implementation.
- Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Architects, AI Engineers, Designers, and Business Technology Leaders to deliver integrated solutions.
- Transition platform assets and information to deployment teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and implementation.
- Utilize contemporary hybrid cloud skills including DevOps, automation, and security to deliver solutions that meet clients' needs.
- Advise clients on the technical and commercial value of IBM’s technology offerings.
- Engage in ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and contribute to the overall success of the team.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to provide cutting-edge solutions.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Cloud and AI Experience. Hands-on experience with a variety of cloud and AI technologies.
- Infrastructure Knowledge. Practical knowledge of virtualized on-premise and cloud-based platforms.
- Automation Skills. Experience in building application and infrastructure deployment automation workflows.
- Technical Solutions. Proven track record in customer-facing technical solutions across various cloud architectures.
- Agile Methodologies. Understanding and application of Agile best practices.
- Programming Languages. Proficiency in at least one common cloud-native programming language (e.g., Java, Python, HCL, Rust, Ansible).
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Operations Experience. At least one year in a technical operations role (e.g., site reliability or platform engineering) in hybrid-cloud and on-premise environments.
- Cloud Deployment. Experience deploying solutions on AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud.
- Client Relationship Management. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with clients at all organizational levels.
- Technical Certifications. Relevant certifications from CNCF, AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud, or in DevOps.
- Dynamic Teamwork. Experience working cross-functionally with teams like Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success.
Work Environment. At IBM, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and encourage team members to bring their unique experiences to the table. As a Platform Engineer, you will be part of a supportive environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.