Technical Solution Specialist Apprentice

About the Role

IBM Infrastructure & Technology designs and operates systems essential for global operations, including mainframes, hybrid cloud platforms, networking, automation, and site reliability. The Technical Solutions Specialist Apprentice role focuses on creating high-quality proofs-of-concept and technical sales assets to support solution sales. Apprentices will work in a collaborative environment with experienced developers and mentors, learning fundamentals of development, software design, testing, cloud computing, agile principles, and IBM Design Thinking. The apprenticeship program, approximately 12 months, is a registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor, culminating in a nationally-recognized credential. Upon graduation, apprentices are eligible to apply for full-time roles at IBM.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with team members and clients to create high quality proofs-of-concept.
• Generate technical sales assets for the progression or close of solution sales opportunities.
• Work as part of a larger team of experienced developers and mentors.
• Learn the fundamentals of development, software design, testing, and cloud computing.
• Learn agile principles and IBM Design Thinking.
• Design, conceptualize, and actualize complex systems of engagement with in-depth product-, technology-, or industry-related specialized skills.
• Complete specific learning hours and on-the-job training outlined for the role.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Drive and eagerness to learn.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to an agile team environment.
• Some knowledge or experience in one or more of the following:
• Agile principles
• Social coding
• Hypothesis driven development
• Design Thinking
• Application Development
• DevOps automation
• Development toolchain (e.g., Travis, Jenkins, Junit, automated test tools)
• Container development using tools such as Docker or Vagrant
• Imperative languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby) and/or functional languages (e.g., Haskell, Scala, F#, Clojure)
• Basic knowledge in one of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby and/or functional languages (e.g., Haskell, Scala, F#, Clojure).
• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology is preferred but is not required.
• Preferred Technical And Professional Experience:
• Networking experience or certification.
• Red Hat OpenShift experience.