Associate Application Developer 2027 - Azure and Microsoft
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
New Grad
IBM is a global technology and consulting company that delivers technical and industry expertise to public and private sector clients. The Associate Application Developer will help organizations transform customer service, operations, and digital innovation through modern applications, Microsoft technologies, and cloud solutions while gaining hands-on project experience, mentorship, certifications, and consulting skills.
As an Associate Application Developer at IBM, you'll help organizations transform how they serve customers, improve operations, and accelerate digital innovation through modern applications and cloud technologies
No two projects are exactly alike. You could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, federal sector, automotive, energy, retail, industrial, or manufacturing clients. You'll gain hands-on project experience, professional and technical mentoring, career coaching, industry-recognized certifications, and exposure to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and automation
Your journey is unique, and so is your career path. As you begin your career at IBM, you'll be aligned to the technology practice that best matches business needs, your academic background, technical skills, project experience, and career interests. Many of our associates join IBM with a broad foundation in computer science or software engineering, not prior experience in a specific platform or technology. You do not need experience in every listed technology
Through structured learning, mentorship, certifications, and hands-on client projects, you'll build specialized expertise within your assigned practice while developing the consulting, communication, and technical skills needed to solve complex business challenges
As part of our Microsoft practice, you'll work on solutions that leverage Microsoft technologies to improve customer experiences, business processes, and operational efficiency. You'll collaborate with experienced consultants, developers, architects, and AI specialists while gaining exposure to enterprise-scale projects across multiple industries
We're not looking for experts; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning. Whether you've built software in the classroom, participated in hackathons, completed internships, or worked on personal projects, we'd love to meet you
During your first year, you'll build technical expertise, earn certifications, contribute to client projects, strengthen your consulting and communication skills, and establish a strong foundation for long-term career growth at IBM
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies
Understanding of software development, databases, APIs, cloud computing, and application architectures
Exposure to application development or cloud technologies through coursework, internships, research, projects, or personal learning
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git
Curiosity about Artificial Intelligence, cloud platforms, automation, and emerging technologies
Travel required: Up to 60% or 3 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Exposure to Azure, cloud computing, data solutions, or AI-related projects
Familiarity with APIs, databases, cloud-native architectures, or DevOps concepts
Interest in cloud innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and continuous learning
Benefits
Professional and technical mentorship
Career coaching
Access to certification opportunities
Hands-on project experience
Industry-recognized certifications
Exposure to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and automation
Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days a week in office based on project requirements
Healthcare benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health and well-being
401(k)
Cash balance pension plan
IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial counseling
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs
12 paid holidays
Minimum 56 hours of paid sick time
120 hours of paid vacation
12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy
Other Paid Care Leave programs
Paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
Training and educational resources on IBM's personalized, AI-driven learning platform
Industry-recognized certifications to achieve career goals
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services and experiences
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
