Associate Data Engineer - AI & Analytics - 2027

IBM; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Centers offer hands-on client projects, mentorship, and opportunities to advance in data and AI. As an Associate Data Engineer, you’ll help clients unlock data value and deliver AI-driven insights across industries.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, gain practical experience, and pursue certifications to grow your consulting career. You’ll be part of a program that emphasizes learning, real-world impact, and building the skills for the next generation of

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed bachelor's degree in CS, data science, IS, engineering, math, statistics, analytics, or related field.
• Foundational programming knowledge in Python, SQL, Java or similar languages.
• Foundational understanding of databases, data processing, and analytics concepts.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts gained through coursework, projects, or certifications.
• Exposure to cloud technologies or modern data platforms.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated application of programming, data, or analytical skills through coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

• Help organizations unlock the value of their data to inform smarter decisions.
• Work on AI & analytics projects leveraging data, ML, Generative AI, and analytics.
• Collaborate with consultants, data scientists, AI engineers, data engineers, and business professionals.
• Grow skills through mentorship, certifications, learning programs, and hands-on client experiences.
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and business audiences.

Skills

Python

SQL

Java

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, or related field

Tools

IBM SkillsBuild

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.

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 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 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.