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Introduction
Joining IBM Technology Expert Labs means working directly with clients to deliver IBM technology that runs some of the world’s most critical systems. This graduate role is designed to build broad capability across the IBM Z platform — combining hardware, operating system, and core infrastructure software — while developing strong consulting and delivery skills.
This is a growth role for people who learn fast, like solving real problems, and want a career path that doesn’t lock them into one narrow specialty.
At IBM Expert Labs, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you’ll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co-create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact. Success in Expert Labs is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. You’ll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world-class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career. Join us and be part of a global team that’s passionate about driving innovation and making a difference.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Graduate IBM Z Platform Consultant, you’ll join client delivery teams and learn how end-to-end IBM Z environments are designed, implemented, and operated. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants and progressively take ownership of tasks across the platform.
You will:
- Support delivery of IBM Z client engagements spanning hardware, z/OS, and platform services
- Assist with installation, configuration, upgrades, and health checks under guidance
- Learn how IBM Z systems are designed (capacity, logical partitions, availability, performance)
- Help with documentation, run books, implementation plans, and post-engagement reporting
- Participate in troubleshooting activities and learn structured problem-solving methods
- Build confidence presenting findings and communicating clearly with clients and internal teams
- Rotate across related areas (e.g., platform, availability, storage, resiliency) to build breadth
What You’ll Learn (and Be Supported to Learn)
Over time you’ll build skills across areas such as:
- IBM Z platform fundamentals and architecture concepts
- z/OS basics and common operational tools
- Safe delivery practices in live production environments
- High availability, backup, replication, and recovery concepts
- Consulting skills: client communication, delivery planning, and stakeholder management
- No prior IBM Z experience is required. Curiosity, discipline, and the ability to learn quickly matter most.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
We’re looking for graduates who are:
- Strong communicators (written and verbal)
- Curious, coachable, and motivated to learn complex systems
- Comfortable working through ambiguity with guidance
- Organised and reliable, with attention to detail
- Familiar with basic technical concepts (operating systems, networking, scripting fundamentals)
Preferred technical and professional experience
- Exposure to IBM Z or mainframe concepts through study or personal interest
- Familiarity with Linux, Windows, or virtualisation
- Introductory programming or scripting experience
- Interest in infrastructure platforms, resiliency, and large-scale systems