Intern Application Developer – Azure and Microsoft - 2027

IBM; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern joins a team to solve real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide, gaining hands-on experience and building sought-after skills in a collaborative environment.

This internship prepares students for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting upon graduation, with exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, AI, DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development across multiple industries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• Interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, automation.
• Familiar with at least one language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++).
• Basic understanding of OOP, algorithms, data structures, APIs, databases.
• Experience from coursework, projects, hackathons, clubs, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare, financial services, public sector client projects to modernize applications and adopt cloud technologies.
• Learn from experienced professionals while delivering code and participating in reviews.
• Contribute to solution design and documentation under guidance.
• Develop cloud-native and full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies and related databases, APIs, and UI frameworks.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate effectively on project delivery.

Skills

Programming concepts

Java

Python

JavaScript

C#

C++

Git

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

UI frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering (in progress)

Tools

Git

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

UI frameworks

Job description

Introduction

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients around the world. You'll gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while learning in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Introduction

As an IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to help solve real business and technology challenges for clients around the world. You'll gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects while learning in a collaborative, team-based environment. This internship is designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience that prepares students for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting upon graduation.

Your Role And Responsibilities

No two projects are exactly alike. You could support healthcare, financial services, public sector, or other clients as they modernize applications, adopt cloud technologies, and solve complex business challenges. At IBM, you'll learn from experienced technology professionals while gaining hands-on experience with modern software development and consulting practices.

During Your Internship, You May Have Opportunities To

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross-functional teams to learn how requirements are understood, support the definition of technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery.
• Contribute to Solution Design & Documentation: Assist with technical specifications and document design decisions under the guidance of experienced team members to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to High-Quality Software: Develop and improve code with guidance, and participate in code reviews and software quality practices to build your skills.
• Develop Modern Applications: Contribute to cloud-native and full-stack applications using Microsoft technologies such as Azure, .NET, C#, Power Platform, and related databases, APIs, and UI frameworks, while learning to consider user experience, performance, security, and quality.

This role is aligned to the Azure & Microsoft application development practice, focused on supporting the development of enterprise applications, cloud solutions, AI-enabled services, automation, and business productivity technologies using Microsoft platforms.

You don't need experience with every technology listed. Many interns join IBM with a foundation in computer science, software engineering, or related technical disciplines and develop specialized expertise through mentorship, structured learning, certifications, hands-on projects, and AI-enabled tools.

Throughout your internship, you'll gain exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development, while working with experienced engineers, architects, and technology professionals on real client projects across multiple industries.

We're not looking for experts; we hire for potential, curiosity, and a passion for learning.

High-performing interns may be considered for full-time Associate opportunities following graduation, based on business needs and individual performance.

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.

The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in software development, application engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence, automation, or digital transformation.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, or similar technologies.
• Basic understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, APIs, and problem-solving concepts.
• Exposure to software development, web development, cloud technologies, databases, or technical problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, or personal learning.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience gained through academic projects, internships, hackathons, student organizations, research, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Exposure to software development, cloud technologies, web applications, enterprise platforms, or modern application development through coursework, student projects, hackathons, research, open-source contributions, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, Agile development, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, user interface frameworks, or software engineering best practices.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, enterprise application development, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.