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Job Summary:
IBM is a leading technology company that offers innovative solutions through its Client Innovation Centers. The Associate Application Developer role is an entry-level position focused on contributing to the development, testing, and support of application components within larger systems, while collaborating with peers and experienced practitioners in a team-based environment.
Responsibilities:
• Write, test, and debug application code with guidance from senior developers
• Contribute to application features, services, or integrations within an established system architecture
• Participate in Agile delivery activities such as stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with teammates to understand requirements and help implement technical solutions
• Apply secure coding, quality, and performance best practices
• Use version control and development tools to deliver code in a team-based environment
• Continue building technical and professional skills through training, mentorship, and hands-on delivery experience
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, including: Object-oriented programming concepts, Data structures, Algorithms
• Demonstrated ability to write and debug code in at least one primary programming language, such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Hands-on coding experience through coursework, academic projects, internships, labs, or personal projects
• Familiarity with core software development concepts such as debugging, testing, and version control
• Ability to apply core programming concepts across different languages and environments
• Exposure through coursework or projects to web development concepts, APIs, or application frameworks (e.g., RESTful services, Spring Boot, .NET Core, Flask/Django, Node.js, or similar)
• Exposure to cloud computing concepts—such as deploying, hosting, or integrating applications—on platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or IBM Cloud, through coursework, labs, or self-study
• Ability to translate business or functional requirements into technical solutions, with guidance from senior team members
• Comfortable working onsite in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve
Preferred:
• Experience working across both frontend and backend components in academic or project-based environments
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum team practices
• Exposure to databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, or MongoDB
• Exposure to analytics or data tools such as SPSS, SAS, Tableau, Hadoop, or Spark, depending on practice needs
• Experience collaborating with others on team-based software projects
• Familiarity with generative AI concepts, including basic modeling approaches, responsible use, and ethical considerations, gained through coursework, projects, or self-study
Company:
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions. Founded in 1911, the company is headquartered in Armonk, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.