Associate Data Engineer - AI & Analytics - 2027

IBM; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM, a global technology leader, is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to join IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers. You will help clients unlock data value, enable smarter decisions, and accelerate innovation using AI and analytics.

You’ll collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and consultants across industries while gaining hands-on client experience and access to certifications. Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and foundational knowledge of Python, SQL, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of Python, SQL, Java or similar.
• Foundational understanding of databases, data structures, data processing and analytics concepts.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML/Generative AI or data-driven decision making from coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Help organizations unlock data value to support smarter decisions and accelerated innovation.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, data engineers and consultants on client projects.
• Communicate technical findings and data-driven insights to both technical and business audiences.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

IBM SkillsBuild

Job description

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.

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.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Associate Data Engineer at IBM, you'll help organizations unlock the value of their data to make smarter decisions, improve business outcomes, and accelerate innovation through Artificial Intelligence and advanced analytics.

As part of our AI & Analytics practice, you'll work on projects that leverage data, machine learning, Generative AI, and analytics to solve complex business challenges. 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 scientists, AI engineers, data engineers, and business professionals to develop innovative solutions for real clients. Through mentorship, certifications, structured learning, and hands-on client experiences, you'll build the skills needed to grow your 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

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, lives 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 everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever the personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives