About the role#
As an Intern Application Developer, you will join cross-functional teams to help clients navigate their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. You will contribute to the full product delivery life cycle, working on projects that prioritize user experience, security, and performance. This internship is a 10-week program running from May to July 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements and define technical specifications.
- Document design decisions and technical specs to ensure clear communication.
- Write scalable, reusable code and participate in code review processes.
- Engage in full-stack, cloud-native development.
- Use design thinking to build products that are stable, secure, and perform well.
- Contribute to all stages of the product delivery life cycle.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a record of academic success in fields such as Computer Science, Data Science, Accounting, or Business Administration.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage workloads in an agile environment.
- A growth mindset, leadership experience, and the ability to communicate through active listening.
- Initiative to seek new knowledge and take ownership of tasks.
- Exposure to JavaScript and at least one of the following: Java, C++, Python, Scala, R, SAS, SQL, HTML, SPSS, VBA, or Tableau.
- Familiarity with relational databases, systems design, and hyperscale platforms.
- Interest in cloud platforms, container technology, web markup languages, and generative AI.
- Understanding of web services, APIs, Java application frameworks, and best practices like unit testing and design patterns.
- Experience working within an Agile team structure.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship based in the United States.
- The role is on-site.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this position.
- Willingness to travel as needed is required.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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