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Intern Application Developer 2027 – DPE

IBM · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time

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 develop 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.

Responsibilities

During your internship, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. Potential work experiences include:

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a university degree with a track record of academic success (Preferred Majors: MIS, CS, Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Human Resources, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Economics, User Experience Design, and Web Development).
  • Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also 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.
  • Exposure to one or more 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.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

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.
  • Preferred certifications: Oracle Academy, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations, Oracle Cloud ERP/HCM/SCM certifications.
  • 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).
  • Exposure to tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI assistants to research, write, analyze, and improve productivity, while applying critical thinking and validation.

Locations: Chicago

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