Internship: Application Developer (Azure & Microsoft)

About This Role

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients around the world. You will gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while learning in a collaborative, team-based environment. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares students for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting upon graduation.

No two projects are exactly alike. You could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, or other clients as they modernize applications, adopt cloud technologies, and solve complex business challenges. At IBM, you will learn from experienced technology professionals while gaining hands-on experience with modern software development and consulting practices.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate across teams: Work with cross-functional teams to learn how requirements are understood, support the definition of technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery.
• Contribute to solution design and documentation: Assist with technical specifications and document design decisions under the guidance of experienced team members to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to high-quality software: Develop and improve code with guidance, and participate in code reviews and software quality practices to build your skills.
• Develop modern applications: Contribute to cloud-native and full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies such as Azure, .NET, C#, Power Platform, and related databases, APIs, and UI frameworks, while learning to consider user experience, performance, security, and quality.

This role is aligned to the Azure and Microsoft application development practice, focused on supporting the development of enterprise applications, cloud solutions, AI-enabled services, automation, and business productivity technologies using Microsoft platforms.

You don't need experience with every technology listed. Many interns join IBM with a foundation in computer science, software engineering, or related technical disciplines and develop specialized expertise through mentorship, structured learning, certifications, hands-on projects, and AI-enabled tools.

Throughout your internship, you will gain exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development, while working with experienced engineers, architects, and technology professionals on real client projects across multiple industries.

We are not looking for experts; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time Associate opportunities following graduation, based on business needs and individual performance.

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. It is the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).

What We're Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in software development, application engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automation, or digital transformation.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, or similar technologies.
• Basic understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, APIs, and problem-solving concepts.
• Exposure to software development, web development, cloud technologies, databases, or technical problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, or personal learning.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience gained through academic projects, internships, hackathons, student organizations, research, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.

You don't need to be an expert to get started. We are looking for individuals with a strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact. Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next, like an IBMer.

• Exposure to software development, cloud technologies, web applications, enterprise platforms, or modern application development through coursework, student projects, hackathons, research, open-source contributions, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, Agile development, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, user interface frameworks, or software engineering best practices.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, enterprise application development, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.