Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Architect specializing in open-source development platforms, you will design and implement software solutions using various open-source programming languages and tools. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that the chosen open-source solutions align with the organization's goals and objectives.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

* Design Open-Source Solutions: Design and implement software solutions using various open-source programming languages and tools, requiring a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and the ability to integrate them effectively.

* Ensure Alignment with Organizational Goals: Ensure that the chosen open-source solutions align with the organization's goals and objectives, maximizing their potential and meeting the needs of all parties involved.

* Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the final solution meets the needs of all parties involved.

* Integrate Open-Source Technologies: Integrate open-source technologies effectively to create efficient and maintainable systems.

* Lead Solution Implementation: Lead the implementation of open-source solutions, ensuring that they are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

* Open-Source Development Expertise: Experience with designing and implementing software solutions using various open-source programming languages and tools, with a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and the ability to integrate them effectively.

* Technology Integration Skills: Experience in integrating open-source technologies to create efficient and maintainable systems, with a focus on maximizing their potential and meeting organizational goals.

* Solution Architecture Knowledge: Experience with ensuring that chosen open-source solutions align with organizational goals and objectives, considering the needs of all parties involved.

* Stakeholder Collaboration: Experience working closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to deliver solutions that meet their needs.

* Technical Leadership: Experience leading the implementation of open-source solutions, ensuring efficient and effective delivery.

Preferred technical and professional experience

* Open-Source Frameworks Knowledge: Experience with popular open-source frameworks and libraries is beneficial for designing and implementing software solutions. Familiarity with these frameworks enables the Application Architect to make informed decisions when selecting and integrating open-source technologies.

* Cloud Computing Experience: Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and their integration with open-source solutions is advantageous for creating scalable and efficient systems. Experience with cloud-based open-source technologies can help the Application Architect design and implement solutions that meet organizational goals.

* Agile Methodologies Familiarity: Familiarity with agile development methodologies can aid the Application Architect in collaborating with developers and project managers to deliver solutions that meet stakeholder needs. Understanding agile principles can facilitate effective implementation of open-source solutions.

Years of Experience:
8-10