Cloud Application Architect

Introduction
As an IBM Application Architect you directly help clients transform their business  and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms.  You are a technical leader serving as a liaison among business partners technical resources and project stakeholders.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Cloud Application Architect with a focus on Microservices you will play a crucial role in helping clients navigate their digital transformation journey and tackle complex challenges. You will set the direction and scope for projects that deliver bespoke solutions using your comprehensive knowledge of Cloud and microservices architecture.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying the right cloud services for the design development and deployment of microservices-based applications based on given needs
• Facilitating the migration of complex multi-layer applications to a microservices architecture incorporating top security protocols
• Analyzing cloud application requirements and providing architectural advice for implementation deployment and provisioning of applications on microservices
• Constructing and maintaining DevSecOps within microservices and Hybrid Cloud structures
• Serving as the organization’s point of contact for Cloud and microservices solutions and delivery and nurturing Cloud and microservices capabilities across the Team
• Dispensing best practice guidance on the architectural design across multiple applications and projects within the enterprise
• Guiding both local and remote teams of architects and developers in the solution delivery and governance

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Over 7 years of experience in IT services across diverse sectors
• At least 5 years of experience acting as an Architect in a major public cloud Digital transformation platform/products/services
• Cloud Solution Architect certification (AWS/Azure/Google/RH)
• 3+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying cloud and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with container technologies (e.g. Kubernetes Docker)

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Solid experience on Public clients/projects
• Preferred certification in Enterprise Architecture frameworks like TOGAF or equivalent