Associate Application Consultant - Microsoft 2027

IBM; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is sourcing an Associate Application Consultant for university hires. You will help usher clients into a future-focused technology era, assisting with selection, implementation, and support of applications across Cloud, DevOps, and Enterprise Apps.

You’ll collaborate with IBM teams to define requirements and design client solutions. You’ll receive training, certifications, and access to IBM’s AI-powered learning platform, supported by mentors and a diverse professional community.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in emerging technologies and applying modern approaches to client problems.
• Ability to translate ambiguous problems into data-driven, structured solutions.
• Resilience to manage dynamic workloads in an agile environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging business leaders and teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on enterprise-wide data integrations with project teams.
• Develop analytics to support business decision making.
• Collaborate with client personnel and IBM teams to identify requirements and design solutions.
• Participate in design activities from requirements to implementation.
• Gain knowledge across multiple platforms and architectures.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Resilience

Willingness to travel

Analytical thinking

Education

Computer Science

MIS/IT

Computer Engineering

Data Science

Software Engineering

Tools

.NET/ ASP.NET

C#

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

SQL Basics

Terraform/CloudFormation

Linux fundamentals

Job description

Introduction

Come forge the future like an IBMer

Ready to think boldly, work with some of the world's most recognized brands, and kick-start your career? Welcome to the IBM's Associate Program for university hires. From day one, you'll collaborate 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'll have 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 means you'll have the freedom to explore new technologies, industries, and career paths as your interests evolve. Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next - like an IBMer.

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.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Associate Application Consultant at IBM you will help us usher clients into a new age of future-looking technology. You'll be assisting clients in the selection, implementation, and support of applications, methodology, and tools. You'll be trained up to perform as an expert on existing and/or new applications specialized around things like Cloud, DevOp, Enterprise Applications, and Mobile. You will help our clients integrate enterprise-wide data for improved performance and efficiency. Leveraging a growth mindset, you're ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed.

In your role you may be responsible for:

• Working with project teams to advise clients on enterprise-wide data integrations.

• Creating ways to better assess analytics, better supporting business decision making.

• Work as a team member with client personnel and other IBM teams to identify functional requirements and subsequently working with or in some instances leading others in the identification, justification, and design of the client's solution.

• Participate in a wide range of design activities, from requirements analysis through systems, application and/or process design specification and implementation.

• Gain knowledge across multiple platforms, processes, or architectures

Required technical and professional expertise

• Passion for understanding the applications of emerging technologies, and ability to adapt modern approaches and innovative solutions to client problems.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the desire to take ambiguous problems and deliver creative and well-structured solutions; as well as applying deep analytical skills to ensure recommendations are informed by data and insights.

• A high-level resilience with the ability to manage dynamic workloads in an agile environment.

• Powerful communication skills, successfully applying verbal and written communications to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team members.

• Willingness to travel up to 100%

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Preferred Majors: Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields.

• Exposure to or experience working with cloud native application methodologies and tools is a plus.

• Exposure to multiple programming technologies (e.g. Javascript, HTML, XML, SQL) is a plus.

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

• Skills/Tech: Programming fundamentals (.NET/[1] ASP.NET, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.); SQL Basics; networking basics, Terraform/CloudFormation, Linux fundamentals

• Exposure to cloud and AI concepts such as Azure services, data platforms, security, and AI models through coursework, labs, internships, or personal projects, with a willingness to keep learning.

• Exposure to tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI assistants to research write, analyze, and improve productivity, while applying critical thinking and validation.

References

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