Associate Application Developer IBM Tech & Red Hat - 2027
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 support application modernization, automation, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise platforms while contributing to client projects and developing consulting, communication, and technical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.
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 IBM Tech & Red Hat practice, you'll work on solutions that support application modernization, automation, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise platforms. You'll collaborate with experienced consultants, developers, architects, and AI specialists while building skills through certifications, mentorship, and hands-on client experiences
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
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 4 days a week in office based on project requirements
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 Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies, along with foundational knowledge of SQL
Understanding of software development fundamentals, databases, APIs, cloud computing, and enterprise applications
Exposure to application development, data, or cloud-related projects through coursework, internships, research, or personal learning
Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools
Curiosity about enterprise technologies, Artificial Intelligence, cloud solutions, and digital transformation
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 open-source technologies, containers, cloud platforms, or modern application development
Familiarity with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, DevOps, or automation concepts
Interest in hybrid cloud, Artificial Intelligence, and continuous learning
Benefits
Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & 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 sick time
120 hours 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
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services and experiences
Professional and technical mentorship
Career coaching
Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days a week in office based on project requirements
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
