Application Consultant-Google Cloud

Introduction
IBM Application Consultants work directly with our clients on key initiatives. You will have the opportunity to build an in-depth understanding of their business issues and implement organizational strategies that drive adoption of change. We are looking for experts who can build credibility and trust with our clients and provide knowledge that addresses individual and unique business needs.

Your Role and Responsibilities
A highly skilled and experienced Application Consultant with a strong background in integration and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) across multiple cloud platforms including Red Hat OpenShift (OCP) Azure Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing implementing and managing our cloud architecture to ensure optimal performance reliability and scalability of our cloud-based applications and services.

Specifically you will

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship fostering skill development in cloud technologies among teams and stay abreast of emerging trends to spearhead innovation and continuous improvement in cloud services.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud architecture with a strong focus on OCP Azure GCP and AWS.
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting and integrating cloud solutions with existing on-premises systems and external applications coupled with a deep understanding of cloud security practices and compliance protocols.
• Proficient in applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles including proficient use of automation tools robust monitoring systems and effective incident management to ensure high availability and reliable performance.
• Strong technical foundation in CI/CD methodologies containerization with Docker and Kubernetes and infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation alongside excellent problem-solving capabilities and adeptness at leading diverse teams in dynamic environments.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect AWS Certified Solutions Architect Google Cloud Certified Architect).
• In-depth experience with orchestration and containerization tools such as Kubernetes and Docker complemented by a solid understanding of automation and monitoring using Prometheus Grafana or similar SRE tools.
• Proven capability in building and maintaining CI/CD workflows utilizing platforms like Jenkins Travis CI GitLab CI or Azure DevOps along with expertise in infrastructure as code with tools like Terraform or Ansible.