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IBM [IBM Japan] Platform Engineer in Tokyo, Japan
Introduction
IBM is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help provide innovative solutions that deliver value to our clients.
# Client Engineering
Client Engineering is focused on creating solutions that address the most complex business challenges our clients face. We work closely with clients in real-time to co-create solutions that meet their needs.
Your Role and Responsibilities
Platform Engineers play a critical role in accelerating our clients' digital transformations by providing unique co-creation experiences that bring together architects, AI engineers, designers, and business technology leaders. This role requires involvement in all aspects of integrated solutions, from identifying requirements to making technical decisions that impact business cases. As a key member of cross-functional teams, Platform Engineers are expected to extract maximum value from IBM's hybrid cloud and AI solutions to deliver business value to clients.
A typical day as a Platform Engineer may involve:
Leveraging the latest hybrid cloud skills (AI, analytics, DevOps, DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, automation, security, networking, and storage) to understand industry deep knowledge and client business
Defining and communicating the unique value of IBM's technology from a technical and commercial perspective * Participating in technical sessions on public cloud and hybrid cloud technologies, including Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud Paks, and Kubernetes
Collaborating with solution architects to bring co-created value hypotheses to life and validate them through agile development
Providing solution architecture advice that aligns with best practices, focusing on the target environment to simplify deployment
Collaborating with deployment teams (delivery, customer success managers) to provide platform assets (reusable code, etc.) and information to enable seamless client migration
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Please note: for application on this position, please kindly provide your Japanese skills and CVs written in Japanese.
- Programming Language
Proficiency in at least one programming language, or expertise in Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, HCL, Ansible)
- Virtualization and Cloud
Practical knowledge and direct experience with virtualized on-premises and cloud-based computing platforms
- Deployment Automation
Experience in building automated deployment workflows for applications and infrastructure (CI/CD, DevOps, etc.)
- Cloud Architecture
Proven track record of participating in technical solution teams providing cloud architecture expertise to customers
- Agile
Understanding and practical application of Agile best practices
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Hybrid Cloud and On-Premises
At least 1 year of experience in technical operations roles such as Site Reliability Engineering or Platform Engineering in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments
- Cloud Adoption and Operations
Experience in deploying and operating solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud 3. Cloud Framework
Knowledge of well-designed frameworks for cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud
- Solution Architect
Experience as a Solution Architect or Public Cloud Consultant
- Customer Collaboration
Experience in building collaborative relationships with customers at all levels within an organization
- Dynamic Team Environment
Experience working in a dynamic team environment, collaborating with teams such as Product Management, Engineering, and Customer Success
- AI Technology
Practical experience with AI technology (data/analytics, data science)
- Technical Certifications
Relevant technical certifications (e.g. CNCF, AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud, DevOps)
About Business UnitIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. IBM is also expanding its reach to new and existing clients through digital marketplaces.
Your Life @ IBMIn 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.
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About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the 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 StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBMIBM 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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