Introduction

A Engineer role (what we internally call a 'Brand Specialist') within Automation means working for a leader in AI-Powered products. Envision helping clients create a world with less repetitive work and more innovative decisions. Less unplanned downtime and more proactive insight. Less waiting on systems... so that their employees can invest more time on the work they love. Join us and co-create with clients on that makes people more productive and improve business performance, allowing them to change the world at a scale not previously possible.

Excellent onboarding and an industry leading learning culture will set you up for positive impact and success, whilst ongoing development will advance your career on an upward trajectory. Our environment is collaborative and experiential. Part of a team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and keen co-creators - always willing to help and be helped - as you apply passion to work that will compel our clients to invest in IBM's products and services.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Application Modernization Brand Technical Specialist, the candidate will represent IBM as a technical sales consultant to our clients and as a technical sales specialist for IBM sales teams.

A successful IBM Application Modernization Brand Technical Specialist will develop a deep understanding of IBM's Application Modernization portfolio, products, offerings and services including IBM MQ, IBM Aspera, IBM DataPower, IBM Application Connect, IBM API Connect, IBM WebSphere/Liberty, Confluent Platform/Apache Kafka, and the Cloud Pak for Integration platform. A successful candidate will also possess a robust business acumen within the application integration domain.

A BTS will learn their client's business requirements, technical requirements, and competitive landscape and apply their technical knowledge and experience to bring new solutions to their assigned clients. The BTS will be responsible for collaborating with IBM sales teams to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions. Provide technical input on developing customer planning objectives including resource requirements and the development of strategic approaches for their client set. The BTS will lead and deliver client facing solution workshops, product demonstrations, technical education, and Proof of Concepts activities. The BTS will support technical escalations, design solutions, product deployment and answer technical questions throughout the sales process to progress and close sales and develop customer relationships. The BTS will also assist the IBM sales team with quantifying the value proposition of our solutions with clients.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Technical experience with IBM Hybrid Cloud Application Modernization or equivalent.

• Possesses both architect and/or hands-on technical skills.

• Ability to identify and envision opportunities.

• Ability to effectively showcase and demonstrate solutions/technologies in a customer facing scenario.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• • Specific solution experience in the Hybrid Cloud Application Modernization portfolio.* Red Hat OpenShift experience, accreditation, or certification.* Foundational knowledge of Apache Kafka and/or the Confluent Kafka platform.* Experience in a customer-facing technical role, enterprise Tech Sales, Consulting Services, or equivalent.* WebSphere/Liberty portfolio or other IBM Cloud Paks, etc.

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 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 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.

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Location StatementIBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to: - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being - Financial programs such as 401(k), the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year. This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role. This position is eligible for participation in an IBM Sales Incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change. The compensation range listed for this position is the IBM Reference Salary that is used when you are not actively participating in a sales plan. Your actual base pay plus incentive opportunity will be determined by the Incentive Plan assigned to you. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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