Software Engineering Associate Application Developer; Early Career - BATON ROUGE

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long‑term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact.

• Supporting the design, development, and maintenance of scalable applications across multiple platforms
• Working across different layers of the application stack (front‑end, back‑end, and integrations)
• Collaborating with team members to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Assisting in building and enhancing applications using low‑code, configurable, and custom development approaches depending on the platform
• Participating in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities
• Learning and applying best practices related to security, performance, and quality
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and agile delivery teams

Bachelor’s Degree

• Demonstrated interest or foundational knowledge in application development through coursework, projects, internships, or similar experiences
• Understanding of basic concepts such as APIs, application logic, and data handling
• Ability to learn new tools, platforms, and technologies quickly
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills and willingness to collaborate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

• Exposure to front‑end or back‑end development concepts
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL‑based databases)
• Awareness of cloud or enterprise platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe, or Red Hat
• Basic understanding of agile or Dev Ops concepts

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well‑being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI‑driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry‑recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

Projected Minimum Salary per year: $60,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year: $67,700.00

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.