Solution Architect IBM Cloud

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About the Role

Solution Architect

Role & responsibilities

• Design and build complex Cloud-based architectures with focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Perform architectural assessments and Gap analysis for existing systems and provide actionable recommendations.
• Work across multiple cloud platforms

  IBM Cloud

  experience is mandatory.
• Evaluate and suggest improvements in code quality, development processes, and system performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership across full project lifecycles from development to delivery.
• Contribute to proposal creation, effort estimation, and technical presentations for clients.
• Support in cross-cultural client interactions, especially with Japanese clients; readiness to travel to Japan.
• Communicate architectural solutions clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills & Experience

• 18+ years of overall experience with a minimum of 5+ years in Solution Architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing Cloud architectures must have worked on

  IBM Cloud

  services and APIs.
• Hands-on experience with

  multi-cloud environments

  (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong expertise in

  JavaScript technologies

  :

  Node.js, Angular

  , and related frameworks.
• Solid understanding of

  Database design and technologies

  (SQL/NoSQL/Cloud-native DBs).
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns and frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, etc.).
• Proven development background able to analyze and improve code and processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills ability to think critically and strategically.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage in and manage conversations with global clients and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N3/N2/N1) is a significant advantage.
• Experience working with Japanese clients or in Japan.
• Certification in architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) or Cloud certifications.

Work Environment

• Hybrid / Remote with travel as per project needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel to

  Japan

  for client engagements.