Application Architect - Azure Cloud

IBM

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 107,000 - 136,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

IBM Australia Limited is seeking an Application Architect specialized in Azure Cloud to lead architecture, delivery, and client-facing activities for omnichannel systems of engagement. You will define and implement Azure-aligned architecture, drive cloud-native development, and provide technical leadership leveraging Node.js, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Netflix OSS.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience with cloud native development principles, containers and serverless computing.

Responsibilities

Lead Architecture Definition: Define and implement architecture for omnichannel systems of engagement, aligning with software architecture fundamentals and Azure-specific services.
Solution Delivery: Deliver solutions leveraging API and microservices-based architecture, cloud-native development, containers, and serverless computing fundamentals.
Client-facing Activities: Communicate Azure services benefits to clients and map components to Azure services for a seamless cloud transition.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance on Azure services to inform project delivery and solutioning.
Architecture Alignment: Ensure architecture aligns with software architecture fundamentals and Azure-specific services using Node.js, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, or Netflix OSS.

Skills

Azure Cloud

API & Microservices

Node.js

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Netflix OSS

Cloud Native

Technical Leadership

Software Architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Containers

Serverless

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long‑term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Application Architect specializing in Azure Cloud, you will serve as the lead architect for project delivery, solutioning, and client-facing activities. Your primary responsibility will be to define and implement architecture for omnichannel systems of engagement, ensuring it aligns with software architecture fundamentals and Azure‑specific services.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

Lead Architecture Definition: Define and implement architecture for omnichannel systems of engagement, aligning with software architecture fundamentals and Azure‑specific services.
Solution Delivery: Deliver solutions that meet client needs, leveraging expertise in API and Microservices‑based architecture, cloud native development principles, containers, and serverless computing fundamentals.
Client‑Facing Activities: Effectively communicate the benefits of Azure services to clients, mapping existing components/functionalities to Azure‑specific services to ensure a smooth transition to the cloud.
Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance on Azure services, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages to inform project delivery and solutioning.
Architecture Alignment: Ensure architecture aligns with software architecture fundamentals and Azure‑specific services, leveraging expertise in Node.js, Spring boot, Spring Cloud, or Netflix OSS technologies.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Cloud Native Development Principles: Experience with cloud native development principles, containers, and serverless computing fundamentals to deliver scalable and efficient solutions.
API and Microservices Architecture: Experience in implementing API and Microservices‑based architecture using Node.js, Spring boot, Spring Cloud, or Netflix OSS technologies to design and develop omnichannel systems of engagement.
Azure Services Expertise: Experience working with Azure services, understanding their advantages and disadvantages, and ability to map existing components/functionalities to Azure‑specific services for seamless cloud transition.
Software Architecture Fundamentals: Experience with software architecture fundamentals to define and implement architecture for omnichannel systems of engagement, aligning with Azure‑specific services.
Technical Leadership in Azure: Experience in providing technical leadership and guidance on Azure services to inform project delivery and solutioning.

Preferred technical and professional experience

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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ABOUT IBM

IBM’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.

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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.

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OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Job ID

123783

City / Township / Village

MELBOURNE, BALLARAT

State / Province

Victoria

Country

Australia

Work arrangement

Hybrid