Intern Application Developer

About the Role

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you will work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients. You will gain hands-on experience, build technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative environment. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares students for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting upon graduation.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Support clients in modernizing applications, adopting cloud technologies, and solving complex business challenges.
• Learn from experienced technology professionals while gaining hands-on experience with modern software development and consulting practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, support the definition of technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery.
• Assist with technical specifications and document design decisions under guidance.
• Develop and improve code with guidance, and participate in code reviews and software quality practices.
• Contribute to cloud-native and full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies such as Azure, .NET, C#, Power Platform, and related databases, APIs, and UI frameworks, while considering user experience, performance, security, and quality.
• This role is aligned to the Azure & Microsoft application development practice, supporting the development of enterprise applications, cloud solutions, AI-enabled services, automation, and business productivity technologies using Microsoft platforms.
• Gain exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in software development, application engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automation, or digital transformation.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, or similar technologies.
• Basic understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, APIs, and problem-solving concepts.
• Exposure to software development, web development, cloud technologies, databases, or technical problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, or personal learning.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience gained through academic projects, internships, hackathons, student organizations, research, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.
• A strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Exposure to software development, cloud technologies, web applications, enterprise platforms, or modern application development through coursework, student projects, hackathons, research, open-source contributions, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, Agile development, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, user interface frameworks, or software engineering best practices.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, enterprise application development, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Internship Program Dates: May to July 2027 (10 weeks)