Associate Application Developer AWS - 2027

Socket.dev; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an entry‑level Associate Application Developer to help transform client services with modern applications and cloud technologies. You’ll work across healthcare, finance, public sector, and more, gaining hands‑on project experience, mentoring, and certifications.

The role emphasizes curiosity, learning, and growth in a hybrid work environment. You'll align to a technology practice that matches your background and interests, with mentorship and opportunities in AWS, automation, and

Qualifications

• Currently completing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of software development, APIs, databases, cloud computing, and application architectures.
• Exposure to web applications, cloud concepts, or application development through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of scalable applications and cloud solutions using AWS technologies.
• Collaborate with experienced consultants, developers, cloud architects, and AI specialists on client projects.
• Build technical expertise through mentorship, certifications, and real‑world client experiences.
• Develop foundational skills in consulting, communication, and technology to solve business challenges.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Java

Python

JavaScript

Git

Cloud curiosity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

AWS Cloud / cloud platforms

Job description

As an Associate Application Developer at IBM, you'll help organizations transform how they serve customers, improve operations, and accelerate digital innovation through modern applications and cloud technologies.

No two projects are exactly alike. You could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, federal sector, automotive, energy, retail, industrial, or manufacturing clients. You'll gain hands‑on project experience, professional and technical mentoring, career coaching, industry‑recognized certifications, and exposure to emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence and automation.

Your journey is unique, and so is your career path. As you begin your career at IBM,you'llbe aligned to the technology practice that best matches business needs, your academic background, technical skills, project experience, and career interests. Many of our associates join IBM with a broad foundation in computer science or software engineering, not prior experience in a specific platform or technology. You do not need experience in every listed technology.

Through structured learning, mentorship, certifications, and hands‑on client projects,you'llbuild specializedexpertisewithin your assigned practice while developing the consulting, communication, and technical skills needed to solve complex business challenges.

As part of our AWS practice,you'llsupport the development of scalable applications and cloud solutions using Amazon Web Services technologies.You'llcollaborate on projects that help clients transform their businesses through cloud computing, automation, data, and AI‑enabled solutions. Work side‑by‑side with experienced consultants, developers, cloud architects, and AI specialists while building skills through mentorship, certifications, and real‑world client experiences.

We're not looking for experts; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning. Whether you've built software in the classroom, participated in hackathons, completed internships, or worked on personal projects, we'd love to meet you.

During your first year, you'll build technical expertise, earn certifications, contribute to client projects, strengthen your consulting and communication skills, and establish a strong foundation for long‑term career growth at IBM.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 4 days a week in office based on project requirements

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.

• Currently completing or recently completed aBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of software development, APIs, databases, cloud computing, and application architectures.
• Exposure to web applications, cloud concepts, or application development through coursework, projects, internships, or personal learning.
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control tools.
• Curiosity about cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automation, and digital transformation.

You don't need to be an expert to get started. We're looking for individuals with a strong foundation, a growth mindset, and a desire to learn and make an impact.

Bring your curiosity. Grow your skills. Build what's next, like an IBMer.

• Exposure to AWS, cloud‑native development, serverless computing, or microservices concepts.

• Familiarity with containers, APIs, cloud platforms, or DevOps concepts.
• Interestin cloud engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and continuous learning.