Client Technical Architect

This is a pivotal role as part of our PureSystems in Africa strategy to dramatically grow our investments and skills base in line with market adoption of integrated hardware and software technologies. PureSystems in Africa is the most exciting place to be within the IBM company right now as you would be central to our Hardware, Software and Services lines in a highly dynamic market with lots of attention and focus. PureSystems is the flag ship IBM technology platform for Africa and as such we are looking for high caliber team members who can work at a fast pace, keen to learn and adapt to new markets and opportunities. Are you ready to take your career to the next level and join the 'PureAfrica' mission?Position Summary and Responsibilities PureFlex Client Technical Architect are responsible for all pre and some post sales activities regarding IBM’s PureFlex offerings to customers within a defined territory by: Translates a clients business requirements into PureFlex solutions and architectures Delivers high quality solutions to clients in response to varying business requirements The Architect understands client needs, works in levels of abstraction, applies industry knowledge and insight Achieving the assigned territory brand objectives (profit and revenue) by supporting the PureFlex sales team At a senior level the position requires significant knowledge across multiple platforms and datacentre technologies Technical tasks including study, analysis, design, demonstrations, proof of concepts and proof of technologies Understand the competitive landscape and strengths and weaknesses of technologies Drives client and partner technical workshops as well as longer term studies Drives and supports the IBM Pure ecosystem in country (Innovation Centers, ISV/SI relationship development, business partner channels) Works to optimize ISV's solutions on Pure technologies Works closely with the PureSales Leader to ensure technical resources are aligned to support the business plan Configures and PureFlex solutions and build technical delivery plans with support from our partners in country Tight linkage with the services lines (IBM and partner) to ensure smooth delivery and implementation of solutions Supports enablement plans and demand generation events A level of technical leadership is expected to drive the local technical community around common goals

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