Principal Consultant - Architecture
@ IBM

Hybrid
$190,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 15 hours ago

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Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: to build, design, code, consult, and think along with clients. This role challenges you to lead in a new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Principal Consultant - Architecture, you will lead architectural discussions and design exercises to build and automate large-scale data migrations for our clients and teams in the US and Costa Rica. You will analyze system requirements, implement migration methods for existing data, and develop secure database migration solutions.

  • Lead architectural discussions and design exercises.
  • Analyze system requirements and implement migration methods.
  • Migrate critical databases across multiple platforms.
  • Ensure data integrity and security in migration processes.
  • Collaborate with passionate engineers and data scientists.

What We Are Looking For

We seek candidates experienced in data architecture, design, and migration processes. You will be optimizing databases, developing data pipelines, and implementing advanced capabilities while ensuring security. Strong communication skills and proven experience in consulting and technology program management are essential.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

  • 12+ years in data warehousing, BI, or analytics.
  • 5+ years as an Architect and experience with Cloud platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, Mathematics, MIS, or related field.
  • Proficiency with migration, DevOps, ETL/ELT pipelines (DataStage, Informatica, Matillion).
  • Experience with Cloud (AWS primarily; Azure, GCP a plus) and SQL scripting.
  • Project management and Agile/Scrum experience.
  • Previous consulting experience with large scale technology initiatives.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

  • 6-12 months experience with Snowflake.
  • Understanding Snowflake design patterns, migration architectures, and security roles.
  • Familiarity with Snowflake capabilities like Snowpipe.
  • Python scripting experience a plus.

Key skills/competency

  • Data Migration
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Architecture
  • ETL/ELT
  • SQL
  • Snowflake
  • Consulting
  • DevOps
  • Agile
  • Project Management
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How to Get Hired at IBM

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight data migration and cloud skills.
  • Showcase project expertise: Detail large-scale implementation experiences.
  • Research IBM culture: Understand their innovation and consulting approach.
  • Prepare technical examples: Practice explaining migration solutions clearly.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review data migration frameworks.
Practice SQL and cloud scripting tasks.
Study ETL/ELT tool configurations.
Brush up on Snowflake migration designs.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging client project.
Explain your decision-making process.
Discuss teamwork and conflict resolution.
Share an example of leadership success.

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