PLATFORM ENGINEER – CLIENT ENGINEERING

Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's 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 you've never thought possible.
Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Technology sales at IBM is evolving its way of working to break beyond boundaries with innovative approaches.
Preferring to ‘show’ vs.
‘tell’, Client Engineering co-creates with clients, in real-time, on solutions to solve their hardest business challenges.
Your Role and Responsibilities As a Platform Engineer within IBM Client Engineering, you'll play a key role in delivering unique client co-creation experiences to accelerate their transformation.
You'll be involved in all aspects of integrated solutions, from identifying requirements to making technical decisions that impact the business case.
Your role as a Platform Engineer will be to work with cross-functional teams to realize the full potential of our hybrid cloud and AI solutions to prove business value to our clients.
We are committed to your success.
If this role aligns with your career goals, your day-to-day contributions will help both your career and our clients to thrive.
Here's what a typical day might look like.
Leverage contemporary hybrid cloud skills (e.
., AI, analytics, DevOps, DevSecOps, IaC, automation, security, networking, and storage) with deep industry expertise and an understanding of your clients’ businesses.
Define and communicate the unique value of IBM’s technology, both technically and commercially.
Participate in client sessions that include a range of public and hybrid cloud technologies, such as Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Paks, and Kubernetes.
Support the solutions architecture plan and be a hands-on "builder" during client-facing engagements.
Advice on solution architecture to align with platform best practices, with a focus on our clients target environment to ease the transition to deployment.
Work with deployment teams to transition platform assets and information to provide seamless transitions for our clients Required Technical and Professional Expertise Hands-on experience with a wide range of cloud and AI technologies.
Practical knowledge and direct experience with virtualized on-premise and cloud-based computing platforms.
Experience in building application and infrastructure deployment automation workflows.
Proven track record in participating in customer-facing technical solutions teams across various cloud architectures.
Technical experience in a cloud-related domain such as Data/Analytics, Data Science, Security, or other cloud-native, hybrid, or public-cloud technology.
Understanding and practical application of Agile best practices.
Proficient in at least one common cloud native programming language (Java, Python, HCL, Rust, Ansible, etc.) Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise At least 1 year in a technical operations role, such as site reliability or platform engineering, in hybrid-cloud and on-premise environments.
Experience in deploying and operating solutions on AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud.
Experience as a Solution Architect or in a public cloud consultant role.
Experience in developing collaborative client relationships at all levels within organizations.
Knowledge of Well-Architected Frameworks from AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, or Google Cloud.
Relevant technical certifications (e.
., CNCF, AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud, DevOps).
Experience working in dynamic team environments and cross-functionally with teams such as Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success.