Maximo Application Architect
Introduction
A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Maximo Application Architect, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of IBM Maximo Asset Management solutions to meet complex business needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance enterprise asset management systems.
• Architect and design end-to-end Maximo solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and customization of Maximo applications, including workflows, integrations, and reports.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices in Maximo architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into technical specifications.
• Oversee integration of Maximo with enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, IoT platforms, SAP, Oracle) using tools like Maximo Integration Framework (MIF).
• Ensure system performance, scalability, and security through optimization and adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct system upgrades, migrations, and patch management for Maximo environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Maximo deployments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for architecture designs, configurations, and processes.
• Stay updated on Maximo product updates and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions.
This Job can be Performed from anywhere in the US.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Master's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience with IBM Maximo Asset Management (versions 7.x or higher), including at least 3 years in an architect or lead role.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in Maximo configuration, including Application Designer, Database Configuration, and Workflow Designer.
• Proficiency in Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) for integrating with external systems.
• Strong knowledge of Maximo's Java-based customization, including MBOs (Maximo Business Objects) and Java class extensions.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, DB2) for Maximo backend management.
• Familiarity with Maximo deployment on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) or on-premises environments.
• Architecture Knowledge: Proven ability to design scalable and secure Maximo architectures for enterprise-level deployments.
• Leadership: Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring junior developers or administrators.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex Maximo-related issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Preferred technical and professional experience
• Advanced Certifications: IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management or equivalent certifications.
• Industry Experience: Experience in asset-intensive industries such as utilities, oil and gas, manufacturing, or transportation.
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• Advanced Technical Skills:
• Experience with Maximo Anywhere for mobile application development.
• Knowledge of Maximo Spatial Asset Management or Maximo Linear Asset Management.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation in Maximo environments.
• Familiarity with REST/SOAP APIs and middleware (e.g., WebSphere, MuleSoft) for advanced integrations.
• Cloud Expertise: Experience architecting Maximo solutions on IBM Cloud, AWS, or Azure, including containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments, using tools like JIRA or Git.
• Additional Tools: Knowledge of related IBM tools (e.g., IBM Control Desk, Maximo Health, Safety, and Environment Manager).
• Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
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The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.
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