Intern Application Developer 2027

At IBM Consulting, we build long-term client relationships and collaborate closely worldwide. You will work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you will have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact.

Curiosity fuels success at IBM Consulting. You will be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences. 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 will receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly for a centralized view of your active applications.

During your internship, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to build a compelling portfolio, acquire new skills, gain insights into diverse industries, and embrace novel challenges for your future career. At IBM, we prioritize continuous learning, skill development, and personal growth within a culture of coaching and mentorship. As an intern, you will experience this culture and could advance to our full-time Associates program based on results and performance.

Work experiences you could be exposed to:

• Team Collaboration and Innovation: Join cross-functional teams to understand requirements and define technical specs for various projects, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Precision in Documentation: Document technical specifications and design decisions with clarity, ensuring effective communication within the team and stakeholders.
• Code Excellence: Develop scalable, reusable code and champion code review processes and tools to uphold top-notch code quality.
• Full Stack Versatility: Engage in full stack cloud native development, utilizing design thinking to create products that prioritize user experience, performance, security, quality, and stability. Gain exposure to a diverse tech stack including databases, operating systems, cloud providers, and modern UI frameworks, contributing to the entire product delivery life cycle.

The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks). Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree with a track record of academic success (Preferred Majors: MIS, CS, Accounting, Business Analytics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, User experience design, and Web development). Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment. Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints. Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; also be willing to adapt and have a readiness to take ownership of tasks and challenges.

Exposure or experience with JavaScript. Exposure to one of the following (Java, C++, Python, Scala, R, SAS, SQL, HTML, SPSS, VBA, Tableau, etc.), as well as systems design/development, hyperscale platforms, and information technology world. Willingness to travel as needed. Knowledge or interest in database development, as well as curiosity in a wide range of cloud platforms, web markup languages, deploying applications with container technology, and generative AI. Exposure to web services, API, and multiple Java application frameworks highly desired. Knowledge or interest in best practices around design patterns, performance tuning, automated and unit testing. Exposure to SQL/PLSQL, cloud basics, integration patterns (REST/SOAP APIs), data migration tools (FBDI, HDL), reporting tools (OTBI, BI Publisher), data visualization (Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with relational databases. Experience working within an Agile team structure (sprints, backlogs, standups, story points) and comfort adapting to iterative development and shifting priorities.