Federal Developer Intern 2027

About the Team

In this role, you will join IBM's US Federal team to deliver secure, mission-critical technology solutions for government agencies. You'll work with federal, state, and local clients while developing specialized expertise in government compliance and security standards. This role offers unique career growth in a high-demand sector where your contributions directly impact public services and government missions.

About the Role

Launch your career like an IBMer. As an IBM intern, you won't just gain experience—you'll start thinking, working, and growing like an IBMer. From day one, you'll contribute to real client projects across diverse industries, working alongside experienced IBMers who are invested in your success. You'll be challenged, supported, and inspired while developing technical expertise and consulting skills in a culture built on continuous learning, mentorship, and coaching. High-performing interns have a clear pathway into IBM's Associate Program, launching careers at one of the world's most innovative technology and consulting companies.

The primary internship program dates are May 24, 2027 - July 30, 2027 (10 weeks). Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance while in IBM Consulting-Federal.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure effective communication within the team and stakeholders.
• Code Excellence: Develop scalable, reusable code and champion code review processes/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 lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to understand and document requirements, collaborating with diverse teams to capture and synthesize essential information.

Requirements

• Exposure to at least 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building while managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; willingness to adapt and take ownership of tasks and challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of or interest in database development, cloud platforms, web markup languages, deploying applications with container technology, and generative AI.
• Exposure to web services, APIs, and multiple Java application frameworks.
• Knowledge of or interest in best practices around design patterns, performance tuning, automated and unit testing.