Associate Application Consultant - AWS Cloud 2027

Hakkōda, an IBM Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM's Associate Program for university hires brings you into a world of digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and process redesign. You will work with global clients, gain industry certifications, and complete structured learning each year, supported by mentors and a vibrant community of IBMers.

As an Associate Application Consultant, you will help select, implement, and support applications, specializing in cloud, blockchain, DevOps, and enterprise applications while accelerating

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in an agile environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Interest in consulting: strategy, application, business transformation, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Market dynamics: conduct primary research and collaborate with teams to refine strategies.
• Operational excellence: design models to improve client experience and efficiency.
• Stakeholder engagement: support workshops and interviews to document requirements with diverse teams.
• Project exposure: shadow product teams and participate in data integrations, cloud migration and system implementations.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

SQL basics

Cloud concepts

Team collaboration

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT related field

Job description

ComeforgethefuturelikeanIBMer! Ready to think boldly, work with some of the world's most recognized brands, andkick-start your career?Welcome to the IBM's Associate Program for universityhires. From day one,you'llcollaborate with global clients and contribute to projects that help organizations solve their toughest challenges across digital transformation, cloud strategy, AI adoption, and process redesign - working alongside a global cohort of diverse, ambitious peers. As an Associate,you'llhave access to industry-recognized certifications, digital badges, and a minimum of 40 hours of structured learning per year on IBM's AI-driven learning platform - supported by coaches, mentors, and thriving professional communities across practices. IBM's culture of internal mobility meansyou'llhave the freedom to explorenew technologies, industries, and career paths as your interests evolve. Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Buildwhat'snext- likeanIBMer. To give yourself the best opportunity for success,we advise applying only to roles that align with your skills and experience, rather than applying broadly across all entry-level positions. You'll receive a status update email for each application, so be sure to check your IBM Careers account regularly — it's the best way to get a centralized view of which roles you have active applications against.

As an Associate Application Consultant atIBM,you will help us usher clients into a new age of future-looking technology.You'llbeassistingclients in theselection, implementation, and support of applications,methodology, and tools.You'llbetrained upto perform as an expert on existing and/or new applications specialized around things like Cloud,Blockchain,DevOp, Enterprise Applications, and Mobile. You will help our clients integrate enterprise-wide data for improved performance and efficiency. Leveraging a growth mindset,you'reready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningfulchangefor your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio, including IBM’s Software and Red Hat. In your role you maybe responsible for:

• Market Dynamics: Immersing yourself in primary research and collaborate with dynamic teams assisting clients in navigating market trends and refining competitive strategies.
• Operational Excellence: Support operational improvement by designing models for a seamless client experience, contributing to heightened efficiency and effectiveness in operational processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support workshops, meetings, and interviews to understand and document requirements collaborating with diverse teams to capture and synthesizing essential information.
• Project Exposure: Gain hands on experience shadowing product teams and enterprise-wide data integrations. Contribute to data analytics assessments and actively participate in cloud migration and system implementations across major platforms.

Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; while also be willing to adapt and have a readiness to take ownership of tasks and challenges Interest in one or more of the following types of consulting: strategy, application, business transformation, or experience.

• Exposure to Cloud native projects (academic, personal, or internship count);
• Agile ways of working (ambiguousrequirements, evolving scope);
• Programming (read, debug, and explain code) Skills/Tech: Programmingfundamentals(Python, Java, JavaScript, etc.);
• SQL Basics;
• networking basics, Terraform/CloudFormation, Linux fundamentals.

Willingness to travel as needed Preferred major’s degree in a related field (Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields).

• Preferred Certifications: AWS Foundational (Cloud orAIPractitioner);
• Associate, Professional, or Specialty (Aspirational) —in-progress certifications are fine.

• operational & consulting mindset (translate technical work to business impact);
• Communication (ability to clearly communicate technical concepts - verbal and written);
• Professional readiness (comfort in client-facing environments);
• Passionate about use of AI technology for business advancement;
• and enjoys experiential learning.

United States Consulting Entry Level Dallas, US (0147) International Business Machines Corporation