Associate Application Developer - Oracle - 2027

About the role

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

As an Associate at IBM, you'll work with clients to help solve real-world business challenges through technology, innovation, and consulting. From day one, you'll gain hands-on experience on real client projects while receiving professional and technical mentorship, career coaching, and access to certification opportunities. At IBM, AI is part of how we deliver solutions, accelerate development, analyze data, automate business processes, and help clients solve complex business challenges. You'll also develop the consulting, communication, and collaboration skills needed to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout your career.

As part of the Oracle practice, you'll focus 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.