Introduction At IBM Expert Labs, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Youu2019ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co-create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact. Our success is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. Youu2019ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world-class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career. Join us and be part of a global team thatu2019s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference. Your role and responsibilities As a Technology Consultant specializing in IBM Expert Labs services for IBM's Storage Portfolio, you will provide world-class services for data and AI, hybrid cloud, and data resiliency solutions for clients based on IBM Storage systems and software. In this role, you will work with clients to deliver solutions that meet their specific needs. Your primary responsibilities will include: * Provide expert-level services to clients, focusing on data and AI, hybrid cloud, and data resiliency solutions using IBM Storage systems and software. * Collaborate with clients to design and implement storage solutions that meet their business requirements and leverage IBM's Storage Portfolio. * Work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions that address their specific pain points and goals. * Utilize in-depth knowledge of IBM Storage systems and software to deliver high-quality services and solutions to clients. When necessary and beneficial, involve colleagues from IBM Development, Product Management and other IBM Expert Labs areas to achieve optimal results. Required technical and professional expertise * Familiarity with data and AI concepts, including data management, analytics, and artificial intelligence, as they relate to IBM Storage systems and software. * Knowledge of hybrid cloud architectures and Container technologies. * Understanding of Data Resiliency Principles: Familiarity with data resiliency concepts, including data protection, backup, and recovery. * Red Hat OpenShift is familiar to you, and you already have some experience working with it. * Ability to collaborate with clients to design and implement storage solutions that meet their business requirements and leverage IBM's Storage Portfolio. * You have at least basic knowledge of scripting (e.g. Python) and coding (e.g. Java) as well as IT automation. * Most of our projects are carried out remotely. However, there may be times when you need to visit clients on-site. Therefore, a willingness to travel within the DACH region is required. * Fluent English and German skills for communication with IBM Development and Support, as well as customers in non-German-speaking Switzerland. Preferred technical and professional experience * Exposure to advanced Data and AI concepts, including data management, analytics, and AI, as they relate to IBM Storage systems and software. * Experience with hybrid cloud architectures and ability to design and implement storage solutions that integrate with these environments. * Experience in planning and implementation of data-protection solutions. * Experience with system health-checks and performance optimization of storage solutions to meet specific client needs. * Experience with and use of container technology (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, OCP, etc.). 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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.