Z Architect

**Introduction**
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

**Your Role and Responsibilities**
- You are supporting and developing new IBM business / win new IBM clients mainly out of Fintech industry or grow new business based on our solutions with your technical expertise.
- Close collaboration with existing or new partners / ISV to build solutions for our clients.
- Main focus area: Confidential Computing workload with Hyperprotect Services for digital assets or Cloud Workload with OpenShift.
- You support / drive also with marketing activities to spread our message and influence the market.
- This role is mainly focused on Swiss business - but as we are specialists and leading internal IBM with this solution - means also to expand our efforts and work on global level.
**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
We are looking for a technical professional with:

- Around 5 years of experience as a technical IT position.
- Proven experience of supporting / collaborating with sales to grow with new workload on mainframe platform - incl. LinuxONE.
- Published articles / reports / experience of IBM LinuxONE / IBM Z Hardware solutions - also activities on social media.
- Good connection to relevant market / clients in social media.
- 3 years of experience on consulting / implementing solutions LinuxONE / IBM Z Hardware / zSW stack (z/OS, z/VM based solutions)
- At least 5 years of experience with Linux operating systems.
- At least 1 year of experience with Hybrid Cloud solutions and containers (e.g. OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker); DevOps solutions
- Deep understanding in IT technology - specifically for complex solutions.
- Experience of implementation Blockchain solutions.
- Deep understanding of security and encryption.
- Fluent in English.
**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**About Business Unit**

IBM 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.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.
**About IBM**

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 Statement**

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.

IBM 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, pregnanc