Associate Data Engineer 2027 AI & Analytics

IBM; Jasper (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to help clients transform data into actionable insights. You will work with AI & Analytics technologies, gaining hands-on experience on real client projects and collaborating with data engineers, data scientists, and business professionals.

You will develop skills through mentorship, structured learning, and certifications, with a growth mindset and curiosity driving impact.

Qualifications

• Current or recently completed bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL, Java) and data analytics concepts.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and data-driven decision making through coursework, projects, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Transform data into actionable insights to improve decision-making and accelerate innovation.
• Collaborate with AI & Analytics teams to help clients uncover insights and create business value.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Cloud technologies

Data analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Introduction

In this role, you'll work in one of our IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers, where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world. Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.

As an Associate at IBM, you'll work with clients to help solve real-world business challenges through technology, innovation, and consulting.

From day one, you'll gain hands‑on experience on real client projects while receiving professional and technical mentorship, career coaching, and access to certification opportunities.

At IBM, AI is part of how we deliver solutions, accelerate development, analyze data, automate business processes, and help clients solve complex business challenges. You'll also develop the consulting, communication, and collaboration skills needed to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout your career.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As an Associate Data Engineer at IBM, you'll help organizations transform data into actionable insights that improve decision‑making, accelerate innovation, and solve complex business challenges.

As part of our AI & Analytics practice, you'll work with data, analytics, and artificial intelligence technologies to help clients uncover insights, improve performance, and create business value. No two projects are exactly alike - you could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, federal sector, automotive, energy, retail, industrial, or manufacturing clients.

Work side‑by‑side with experienced consultants, data engineers, data scientists, AI specialists, and business professionals. Through mentorship, certifications, structured learning, and hands‑on client experiences, you'll develop the skills needed to build a successful career in data and AI consulting.

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.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Currently completing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or similar technologies.
• Foundational understanding of databases, data structures, data processing, and analytics concepts.
• Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or data‑driven decision‑making concepts gained through coursework, projects, research, certifications, IBM SkillsBuild, or self‑directed learning.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, modern data platforms, or data architectures through coursework, labs, projects, hackathons, or internships.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and data‑driven insights to both technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated application of programming, data, or analytical skills through coursework, projects, research, internships, hackathons, or personal learning.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

• Exposure to analytics, business intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, or cloud‑based data projects.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, machine learning concepts, cloud platforms, or modern analytics solutions.

About Business Unit

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

Your Life @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that dedication to our clients' success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, live in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment every day, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth‑mind, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide ongoing feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues, keeping in mind a team‑focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers.

The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions every day is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can‑do attitude, and always striving for an outcome‑focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason, and science, we can improve business, society, and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain. Now's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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.

Other Relevant Job Details

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 & wellbeing.
• 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‑recognised certifications to achieve their career goals.
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full‑time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job‑related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part‑time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro‑rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Locations

Locations: Lansing, Michigan, United States