Application Engineer I

Introduction

At IBM Software, we transform client challenges into solutions. Building the world's leading AI-powered, cloud-native products that shape the future of business and society. Our legacy of innovation creates endless opportunities for IBMers to learn, grow, and make an impact on a global scale. Working in Software means joining a team fueled by curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies, partners, and industries to design, develop, and deliver solutions that power digital transformation. With a culture that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning, IBM Software places you at the heart of IBM's product and technology landscape. Here, you'll have the tools and opportunities to advance your career while creating software that changes the world.

Your role and responsibilities

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Application Engineer with experience in analytics to build and deliver data-driven solutions using IBM Apptio platform. You will work on translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

This role operates in a highly collaborative Agile environment and partners closely with product managers, UX designers, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams. Your contributions will directly impact customer success by enabling better decision-making around IT investments and financial management.

Required education
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education
Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Skills & Experience

• 2-4 years of experience with BI/analytics tools (e.g., IBM Apptio, Tableau, Power BI), preferably in roles such as Business Analyst, Consultant, or Technical Analyst
• Experience delivering end-to-end BI or data solutions
• Strong understanding of data modelling (relational and dimensional)
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data validation/manipulation
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in cross-functional environments

Preferred technical and professional experience

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience with IBM Apptio or similar financial/IT analytics platforms
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases (e.g., MySQL)
• Knowledge of ETL processes (data mapping, extraction, transformation, loading)
• Experience with Python or other programming languages
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and BI architecture
• Knowledge of Finance / IT Finance concepts (budgeting, forecasting, cost management)
• Familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts (cloud, servers, storage, virtualization)
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions/ Jenkins
• Exposure to Gen AI tools
• Ability to simplify complex problems into actionable solutions
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Years of Experience:
2-4