**Introduction** A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. **Your role and responsibilities** An Application Architect with expertise in open-source development platforms specializes in designing and implementing software solutions using various open-source programming languages and tools **Required technical and professional expertise** * This role requires a deep understanding of the underlying technologies, as well as the ability to integrate them effectively to create efficient and maintainable systems. * The Application Architect plays a crucial role in ensuring that the chosen open-source solutions align with the organization's goals and objectives, and that they are implemented in a way that maximizes their potential. * This role often involves working closely with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the final solution meets the needs of all parties involved **Preferred technical and professional experience** * None 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.