Co-Op Developer

About the Role

A career in IBM Consulting involves long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge are foundational for success. In this role, you'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside your role, and come up with creative solutions. The culture centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities.

Your Role And Responsibilities

During your co-op, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. You will primarily execute tasks and implement required configurations under supervision. This role provides an opportunity to build a portfolio, acquire new skills, gain insights into diverse industries, and embrace novel challenges.

• Application Development: Develop and enhance software applications and digital solutions under senior developer guidance.
• Front-End & Back-End: Support development using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, or similar.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with internal and external systems through APIs.
• Quality & Testing: Participate in testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and code reviews to ensure application quality.
• Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation, solution designs, and development guidelines.
• Agile Collaboration: Work within an agile team, participating in planning, development activities, and team discussions.
• Continuous Learning: Build knowledge of software engineering, cloud technologies, APIs, and digital product development through hands-on experience and mentorship.
• Co-op Schedule: Year-long co-op at Penn State University Park, starting May 2027; up to 20 hrs/week during classes and 40 hrs/week during academic breaks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a university degree with a track record of academic success (preferred majors: Computer Science, MIS, Software Engineering, Web Development, or related fields).
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration and relationship building, while managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Experience with at least one programming language or web technology (e.g., Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, SQL) through coursework, personal projects, or internships.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts, including application development, testing, debugging, version control, or APIs.
• Readiness to adapt, take ownership of tasks, learn new technologies, and communicate effectively in a collaborative, client-facing consulting environment.
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week when classes are in session and up to 40 hours per week during academic breaks.

Qualifications

Familiarity with application development, web development, or digital product engineering concepts through coursework, personal projects, internships, or other hands-on experience.

Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and/or modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js); experience with back-end development is a plus.

Experience with Git or other version control tools and familiarity with development or CI/CD tools is a plus.

Understanding of REST APIs, data structures, databases, data modeling, and basic application integration patterns.

Familiarity with cloud technologies, application platforms, content management systems, or other digital technologies is a plus.

Exposure to agile development methodologies, software testing practices, or DevOps concepts is a plus.