Embark on a career with IBM Consulting, where client relationships and global collaboration drive innovation. You will partner with leading organizations across diverse industries, guiding their hybrid cloud and AI transformations. Leveraging strategic partnerships, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll possess the tools to enact significant change and accelerate client outcomes. Curiosity is key at IBM Consulting; we encourage challenging the status quo, exploring novel ideas, and developing inventive solutions that deliver tangible results. Our growth-oriented and empathetic culture prioritizes your long-term career advancement while celebrating your unique contributions.

This role places you within an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center, dedicated to providing deep technical and industry expertise to a global clientele in both public and private sectors. Our delivery centers empower clients with localized skills and cutting-edge technology know-how to foster innovation and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.

As an Application Consultant specializing in Cloud Migration, you will provide expert consultation for Cloud Migration Solution delivery. This involves applying fundamental software architecture principles, utilizing available assets and tools, and adhering to the garage method for cloud. Your expertise in migration solutions for hybrid cloud platforms will be crucial in ensuring successful client transitions.

Key responsibilities include: - Designing and implementing comprehensive migration strategies for hybrid cloud platforms, employing techniques such as rehost, refactor, rearchitect, replatform, and containerization for smooth transitions. - Accurately identifying and mapping existing system components and functionalities to appropriate AWS-specific services, critically evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of each service to inform strategic migration decisions. - Executing migration plans meticulously to ensure successful architecture implementation and alignment with client requirements. - Collaborating with stakeholders to pinpoint and effectively utilize migration tools, considering crucial aspects like network requirements and migration pathways for applications, databases, and integration components.

We seek a candidate with a Bachelor's Degree and 5-10 years of experience in Cloud Migration Solution Delivery. Essential expertise includes leveraging software architecture fundamentals, assets, and tools like the garage method for cloud. Proficiency in hybrid cloud platforms, including strategy design and implementation, is required.

A strong understanding of mapping components to AWS services, considering their pros and cons, is vital. Experience with migration tools and an awareness of migration pathways for various system components are also necessary. Familiarity with rehost, refactor, rearchitect, replatform, and containerization techniques is expected.

Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree, advanced knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms, and a deeper understanding of AWS services. Familiarity with various containerization techniques is also desirable.