IBM jobs - Platform Specialist

Introduction
Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do.  Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide.  At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Who you are:

• As an Platform Specialist you will apply your deep expertise in WAS, HTTP Server, Application Infrastructure management, Traditional migration expertise, automation, fix upgrades, Involved on Application modernzation methods, along with managing Containers, Orchestration products including RedHat OpenShift on VMware, Baremetal, RHV, IBM, AWS, Azure and google cloud to come up with a solution for the customer using WAS and RedHat OpenShift Container Platform. You will also have to ensure that the best practices prescribed for the products are implemented on the ground, for the customer. Based on your expertise and skills gained over the years, you will have to review and guide customers and IBM partners.
• Experience in Middleware Application Modernization & Migration.
• Aside from participating in the above activities, you will apply your deep expertise in solutioning, designing, running and monitoring the infrastructure to support CloudPak for Application/Integration on On-premise/Cloud.
• As a senior consultant you will have responsibility towards services pre-sales activities also. You will be required to understand the customer requirements and create a proposals, demos to be agreed with the customer.

What you’ll do:

• The Platform Specialist will be responsible for delivering end to end client engagements, work on a daily basis, including but not restricted to Design, Installation, Configuration, Development, Deployment, Performance Tuning and Post Live Support of the entire project lifecycle.
• He/She will also be assisting with the development of proposals, supporting business development activities and actively participating in the developer services community via knowledge sharing, best practice documentation and training.
• Familiar with a background of implementing solutions across industries like Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Telecom, so forth

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Relevant experience of 6+ years on WAS & Application Modernization projects
• Rich experience on design & implementation of WAS/HTTP Server infrastructure products.
• Good working knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift v4.x environment (airgap / online)
• Good working knowledge of Cloud Pak For Application / Integration.
• Optinal skills on JBoss, WebLogic, Apache will be an added advantage
• Java / J2EE – Restful services, WebServices experience for integrations with interfacing sysems
• UI Technologies for solution development.
• Basic database / SQL experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic development environment
• Demonstrates very strong verbal and written communications skills
• Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Creative approach to problem solving, innovation and issue resolution
• Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate actively and proactively with others in a cross-functional team
• Readiness to travel

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• About 6 years of relevant experience
• IBM WebSphere Application Server v8.x and 9.x
• IBM HTTP Server v8.x and 9.x
• IBM CloudPak for Integration v2020/21
• Demonstrates proactive communication skills and have collaboration experience.
• Experience with Redhat OpenShift v4.x is desirable
• Knowledge of the agile software development cycle
• Exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering under tight time constraints