IBM is a global technology and consulting company that helps public and private sector clients drive innovation and adopt new technologies. The Associate Application Developer will support Oracle application and cloud technology projects, modernize enterprise business processes, and develop technical, consulting, and communication skills through mentorship, certifications, and hands-on client work.
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 a parte of Oracle practice, focused on helping organizations modernize and optimize enterprise business processes through Oracle applications that support finance, supply chain, human resources, procurement, enterprise performance, and digital transformation
Each practice represents a specialized team focused on helping clients solve different business challenges through leading technologies, industry expertise, and consulting. No two projects are exactly alike, you could support clients across healthcare, financial services, public sector, federal sector, automotive, energy, retail, industrial, or manufacturing industries. 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
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
To give yourself the best opportunity for success, we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You’ll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it’s the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against
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, SQL, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies
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 80% or 4 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
Exposure to Oracle technologies, enterprise applications, databases, or cloud platforms
Familiarity with ERP systems, business applications, integrations, or modern application architectures
Interest in Oracle solutions, 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 paid sick time
120 hours 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
Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups
Giving and volunteer opportunities
Discounts on retail products, services, and experiences
Hybrid work arrangement
Professional and technical mentorship
Career coaching
Access to certification opportunities
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