Package Solution Consultant-Cognitive Computing

Job description

Lead Integration Developer - Sydney

IBM Services - CBDS practice –- Lead Integration Developer
IBM is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, serving clients in 170 countries. In this new era of Cognitive Business, IBM is helping to reshape industries by bringing together our expertise in Cloud, Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Mobile, and the Internet of Things. We are changing how we create.

IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM Services empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge. The Artificial Intelligence practice works with biggest corporate enterprises, clients and governments across many industries around the world. We advise, consult, design, deliver and support our technology solutions as our clients adopt AI, in all its many forms.

Role Description

IBM Watson uses Cognitive Computing to tackle some of humanity's most challenging problems - like revolutionising how doctors research cancer, or how architects design the physical world or transforming how businesses engage with their customers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Integration Developer to join our fast-growing AI & Advanced Analytics Practice.
This is a client facing role and is responsible for:
·  The delivery of written and technical work products that meet the required design (waterfall) or User Story (agile) by translating requirements and specifications into working software within the client environment, or cloud platform (or an integrated combination of both).
·  Building integrations to IBM Cloud (e.g. Watson API instances) from client on-premise or cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure) environments, including security configurations (identity, access and authentication), information management sub-systems and related ESB and API integration platforms (e.g. axway, mulesfoft, websphere).
·  Designing and building customer experience applications that integration to clients’ enterprise systems, typically CRM, banking/superannuation/wealth/insurance platforms and registries, EDRMS, KM, portals, web and mobile applications.
·  Direct supervision of others (team leadership, both locally, distributed and remote/offshore) in the delivery of IBM Watson custom solutions; such as defining peer programming constructs, product backlog assignment, software build tasking/monitoring/QA and general leadership responsibilities such as working with AI Consultants, Business Analyst(s), Testers and client technical resources
·  Delivering solutions on time, on budget, to the contracted scope. To ensure success in the role you will possess the following skills:
·  Performing the full life cycle of software development (Waterfall and Agile contexts) to create end user applications for both mobility and desktop contexts.
·  Creating stand alone, native or embedded applications that service conversational platform, employee assistance or voice of the customer domains.
·  Building custom code using disciplined software development lifecycle methods including parallel build & unit test disciplines, including accountability for code quality (maintainable, self-describing, error and event alerting equipped) and own all testing outcomes.
·  Implement information architecture designs using defined JSON schema, message payload and message exchange patterns (e.g. REST).
·  Write scalable, resilient and secure code capable of meeting NFR's, including Stress, Performance, Volume and Security testing
·  Maintain and adapt applications to meet new requirements, maintainability, supportability and product improvement objectives.
·  Presentation at showcases and representing IBM client technical meetings.
·  At least 1 years’ experience in at least two areas out of: human language, cognition, mathematics, computer programming, solving complex problems, machine learning, artificial intelligence. We also value these preferred skills:
·  At least 3 years’ experience in Financial Services, Telecommunications or the Contact Center industry.
·  At least 3 years’ experience in natural language processing. Consulting Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to the functional and technical skills employed, the successful candidate is required to perform activities of leadership, supervision of others, be following our administrative policies and standards; plus have a behaviour of give-back through the support to others.
Leadership
·  Within sales opportunities, consult to bid teams on technical solution design, sprint/iteration scoping and estimating, team design and reviewing/assuring the technical validity of proposals.
·  Within delivery projects, guide the client on implementation decisions based on best practice, experience from previous implementations and the IBM methods resources.
·  Works with multiple teams potentially across multiple projects. Support and mentor the client Product Owner on technical solution value and risk.
·  Coaches teams (and the wider organisation) in contemporary software integration standards, principles, behaviours, practices and frameworks. Supervision and Management
·  Lead teams (e.g. sprint planning meeting/backlog scrubbing, Daily Scrum stand-up, sprint review meetings, Showcases and retrospectives).
·  Regularly pairs with individual team members to coach on Agile technical practices (e.g. Software Test Driven Development, unit testing, and code refactoring).
·  Consistently and actively contributes to project meetings (e.g. Agile ceremonies, playbacks and showcases) Administration
·  Adhere to IBM delivery method standards, policies and the direction of the project leadership
·  Self-administer an effective regime of Continuous Professional Development (see below) Travel
·  Expect interstate and international travel, including sustained periods of Fly-in/Fly-out (FIFO) engagements within Australia, estimated to be up to 70% of the year.
·  Be required to submit for Defence security clearance (baseline) and potentially at NV or PV level. Give-Back
·  Runs training (and Train-the-Trainer) sessions as needed
·  Improves the overall technical maturity of individuals, project teams and the organisation
·  Helps to manage and mitigate project risks Continuous professional development
The successful candidate will sustain a behaviour of continuous professional development in a field related to the focus of the business and a defined career plan. This will include, in the first year, complete the mandatory training and education as prescribed by the practice leader and ongoing, then subsequently maintain a minimum of 40 hours per year of relevant continuous professional development (CPD) in the fields of:
·  Currency of IBM product availability and shipping functionality;
·  Curation and contribution to the global body of knowledge (IBM assets, technical IP, code and integration accelerators, Methods and standards);
·  Industry expertise in the target sectors for IBM Services; including but not limited to Financial Services (IB, RB, Insurance), Public Sector (Federal and State), Communications and Distribution (Manufacturing through Retail); and
·  Technology innovation trends, emerging technologies and standards.

If you tick these boxes, and are ready to start your next challenge with a career at IBM – click “Apply” today. To find out more, head to www.ibm.com.au/careers

Auto req ID

159507BR
Required Education

None
Role ( Job Role )

Package Consultant
State / Province

NEW SOUTH WALES
Primary job category

Consultant
Company

(0008) IBM Australia Limited
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

SYDNEY
EO Statement

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, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

As above
Country/Region

Australia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

As above
Secondary Job Category

Other Consultant
Eligibility Requirements

Permanent Resident of Australia.
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire