IBM · 16 hours ago
Forward Deployed Engineer - Entry Level
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelIBM is a leading technology company that transforms customer challenges into solutions. The Forward Deployed Engineer role involves working directly with clients to deploy and operationalize strategic software offerings, while collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful implementation and value realization.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareBig DataSoftwareProfessional ServicesBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AI
Responsibilities
Communicate both technical concepts and business value to different audiences
Assist with pilots and proof-of-value engagements and help transition successful use cases into production and value realization
Work directly with the end client, planning for and executing implementation plans
Collaborate with the assigned IBM account teams who are responsible for ensuring the right client sponsors and champions are actively involved
Validate key performance measurements have been met upon successful implementation
Interact with IBM development labs to provide product feedback, shaping feature design, roadmap prioritization, and release quality
Engage as needed for product support
Contribute to and deploy reusable assets such as documentation, playbooks, scripts, and best practices to scale enablement
Qualification
Required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working with global teams across time zones and cultures
Familiarity with both various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), including sprint planning, retrospectives, and iterative delivery
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage dependencies across teams and anticipate risks in delivery
Experience with two or more of the following: Operating system administration skills (Linux, Windows, zOS), TCP/IP network and LDAP administration skills, APM solutions on IBM Z platform IBM CICS and/or IMS admin skills, Enterprise COBOL development skills e.g. read, write, modify, troubleshoot. Java development skills e.g. read, write, modify, troubleshoot
Exposure to two or more of the following: OpenTelemetry (OTeL), Ansible Automation Platform, programming languages common to automation e.g. REX, JCL, YAML, working with Large Language Models and RAG models, working with Conversational AI, working with VS Code
Interoperating COBOL and Java within a zOS subsystem is a bonus
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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