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IBM Associate Application Consultant - AWS Cloud (f,m,x) in KOELN, Germany
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You will work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you will be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground-breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
In this role, you will work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers), where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Associate Application Consultant for AWS Cloud, you will support the design, implementation, and operation of cloud-based applications in client environments.
You will work closely with experienced architects, engineers, and consultants, contributing to delivery teams while developing your technical and consulting capabilities. Strong communication, collaboration, and a professional client-facing attitude are essential for success in this role.
Key responsibilities:
Support application and cloud delivery activities on AWS projects
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and consultants
Participate in client meetings and project workstreams
Learn and apply AWS services, cloud concepts, and delivery best practices
Contribute to documentation, testing, and team collaboration activities
Act professionally and confidently in customer environments
This position will be based within the Hybrid Cloud & Data service line.
Required technical and professional expertise
Majors: Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields.
Strong proactive attitude and willingness to learn
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in client-facing environments
Interest and first experience in cloud computing, application development, and AWS
You're great at solving problems by looking at things differently, debugging, troubleshooting, and designing & implementing solutions for complex technical issues.
You thrive on teamwork, you have excellent verbal and written communication skills and, importantly, a consulting mindset.
Excellent verbal and written German language skills (C1 level), fluency in English.
Preferred technical and professional experience
Initial exposure to AWS Cloud or other cloud platforms
Academic projects, internships, or hands-on labs related to IT or software development
Basic understanding of DevOps or automation concepts
Interest in pursuing AWS certifications
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.