Introduction
IBM Expert Labs is the professional services division of IBM software group.
In IBM Expert labs a software integration consultant works to understand the
needs of our customers and then create high-quality solutions that have a
meaningful impact. Using IBM integration software, you will be responsible for
requirement gathering, design, implementation, configuration, building, tune
and testing of IBM software solutions that solve Customer 's business
problems.
Customers trust IBM Expert Labs Consultants. We are professional service
consultants and experts in IBM Integration technologies, Business Automation
and AI Ops Software, we consistently deliver high-quality, high-value
solutions. We are looking for collaborative consultants, passionate about
technology and want to make customers successful with IBM Software. As an
Integration Consultant, you will use your technical expertise and previous
experience to shape solutions and ensure delivery success. You will work
closely with sales and customers to design high-value solutions, establishing
long-lasting, trusting relationships that grow Expert Labs.
You will have the opportunity to work with small and large customers across a
breadth of industries. You will have access to exciting learning opportunities
and strong ties with the IBM Technology labs.
If you are enthusiastic about leading customers to achieve their business
goals through automation, integration and modernisation of their IT landscape,
IBM Expert Labs is the place to be.
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Be a technical authority in IBM Business Integration technologies and ensure customer delivery projects are a success.
* To convert business requirements into an architecture and design that will become the blueprint for the customer 's solution.
* To support project management and stakeholders around the successful execution of design, development, and deployment tasks on project engagements.
* Help set and manage clients' expectations to ensure that all customers are delighted with Expert Labs and successful with IBM software.
* Keep technical skills and industry knowledge up to date with the latest developments and customer trends.
* Act as a mentor/coach to help and grow others within Expert Labs.
* Be a recognised leader in IBM integration technologies.
* Support IBM sellers in identifying, scoping, estimating, and creating solution proposals for customers.
* Constantly look to generate new business by identifying opportunities in existing accounts.
Additional Responsibilities
* Works collaboratively as a key member of the technical leadership team to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
* Be an active member of the integration community and contribute articles, demos, lessons learnt and best practice.
* Identify new technology services and product sales opportunities for Expert Labs.
* Provides strategic advice on technology, feeding back into sales and product development.
* Identify and assist in the leveraging of new, potential areas of technology and/or industry which should be of interest to Expert Labs which will generate revenue.
* Possess excellent oral and written communication skills through professional preparation and presentation in all dealings with colleagues and customers.
* Be aware and willing to coach both internal and external stakeholders around key developments in Integration.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* Demonstrative experience in designing, developing, configuring, and using IBM integration software in a professional services, consulting, or customer environment.
* Certification in at least one of the following software products: CP4I, ACE, MQ, DataPower or APIC.
* Have written API Connect and DataPower High Level and Low-Level designs.
* Securing APIs and Services using OAuth, JWTs, User Authentication and Channel security
* Deploying both on-premise and on Cloud using containers or OVAs.
* Automating build and deployment of application and API/Service.
* Implementing high availability and disaster recovery scenarios using third-party tools (such as F5, LDAP, etc.).
* Administration and supporting environments (debug, migration, etc.).
* Logging and monitoring environments.
* Creating REST and SOAP Services and APIs (XML, YAML, JSON, Swagger and WSDL).
* Knowledge of rate limiting, revocation and other controls of consumer access in API Connect.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Integration with ACE and MQ.
* Detail solution benefits and considerations regarding API design, development, exposure, and security.
* Provide data design for cross-interface communication.
* Provide best practices for data transformation at the gateway layer.
* Knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.
* Knowledge of deploying on Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) and OpenShift.
About Business Unit
IBM 's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the
power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and
ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most
comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations
across hybrid environments--with complete software solutions for business and
IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our
experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once
and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT
estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also
have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches,
and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.
Your Life @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication
to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal
responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we
strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you 'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your
career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all
whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone
can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and
learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our
company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers
grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused
approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for
our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday
is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing
challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always
striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
About IBM
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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 Statement
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the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBM
IBM 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.