Technical Specialist Automation & Integration

IntroductionAs an IBM Application Architect, you directly help clients transform their business and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms. You are a technical leader, serving as a liaison among business partners, technical resources, and project stakeholders.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesHave you heard about the IBM Garage? It's a cross-functional team that delivers a unique client co-creation experience to accelerate client transformation. We use Enterprise Design Thinking, our industry-leading IBM Garage Methodology and IBM's multidisciplinary experts in full speed from the start. We design, develop, test, and deliver solutions. Startup speed. Enterprise scale. We apply user-centric approaches to ensure all features add value for the user and achieve desired client impact. **Your Role and Responsibilities:** You will work with the IBM Garage team and Client CISO ensure security and compliance requirements are integrated into Minimum Viable Solution (MVS). You are a thought leader in DevSecOps practices and have hands on expertise with security practices across the infrastructure, applications, and networks. If you're interested in learning more about the IBM Garage, click here: https://www.ibm.com/garage+ Possesses hands-on experience addressing security issues for cloud-based applications, containers, infrastructure, and networks+ Forgest strong working relationships with the client and IBM Garage teams, and Product Owner+ Applies consulting methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and industry knowledge to client's security needs+ Translates client business requirements to help define the structure of solutions and architectures, including systems, applications, and process components+ Designs and implements innovative security solutions, ensuring that inter-dependencies with other functions are addressed+ Acts as the Automation Architect for multiple Lines of Business, by assessing automation opportunities from technical perspective and perform due diligence to arrive at an optimal solution+ Define the technical framework considering all relevant artifacts including, security, compliance, access management+ Setup the automation application landscape integration requirements including hosting & environments+ Evaluate RPA and AI tools and provide recommendations+ Anticipate, identify, track and resolve technical issues and risks affecting delivery+ Coordinate and participate in structured peer reviews and walk-throughs for design & architecture+ Act as a champion and change agent in organizational changes required to create and sustain automation capabilities, support and screen for the right innovation.+ Act as a thought leader on emerging Automation practices and technologies, articulating the future of automation and citizen developer workforce.IBMReferred_EuropeRequired Technical and Professional Expertise+ 5+ years of experience in end-to-end development of automation solutions, from requirement gathering through to implementation as a senior developer/tech lead/architect working with onshore/offshore teams+ Strong hands-on experience in at least one of the RPA platforms: Blue Prism,UiPath,Automation Anywhere;deep understanding of technology and architecture concepts+ Experience in integration tools such as Web Services and microservices+ Experience with Python, Java, C# or other programming languages+ Experience in technical leadership/stakeholder management+ Proficiency in leading Automation technologies, deep understanding of Automation COE operating model (setup and execution)+ Familiarity with Agile methodologiesPreferred Technical and Professional ExpertiseCertification in process improvement, facilitation and project management methodologiesExperience leading AI, machine learning, Cognitive Services, and Virtual Agents engagements with clientsAbout 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 @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.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, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.