Application Consultant-Azure Cloud

Application Consultant – Azure Cloud Services (Telecommunications)

Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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.

We are seeking a seasoned Application Consultant with over 10 years of experience in Azure Cloud services, specifically with a telecommunications industry specialization. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strategic planning capabilities, and excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients and internal teams.

• Design, implement, and manage complex Azure cloud solutions tailored for telecommunications clients
• Provide technical guidance and consultancy for cloud migrations, integrations, and optimization
• Develop and execute strategic roadmaps for leveraging Azure services to enhance business operations and drive innovation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand client requirements and translate them into effective cloud solutions
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) projects and presentations to demonstrate the value of Azure in telecommunications scenarios
• Mentor and guide junior team members in acquiring Azure-related skill sets
• Stay updated with the latest Azure developments and industry trends in telecommunications

Bachelor's Degree

• Proven 10+ years of experience in cloud consulting, with a minimum of 7 years focused on Microsoft Azure
• In-depth knowledge of Azure services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), and managed services
• Strong understanding of telecommunications technologies and industry challenges
• Experience with cloud migration strategies, including lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring
• Proficiency in Azure automation tools, Dev Ops practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures
• Outstanding communication and client-facing abilities
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent are highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting