Intern Application Developer – IBM Technology & Red Hat - 2027

IBM; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Consulting FutureNow Center Intern in Baton Rouge, LA, will work with experienced professionals to solve real business and technology challenges for clients worldwide. You’ll gain hands-on experience, build in-demand technical and professional skills, and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative, team-based environment.

This internship is designed to prepare you for a potential full-time career with IBM Consulting after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• Interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, automation.
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (Java/Python/JS/C#/C++).
• Exposure to software development concepts and problem solving.
• Participation in projects, hackathons, or coursework.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced technology professionals and gain hands-on experience.
• Contribute to modernization, cloud, automation, and enterprise integration projects.
• Assist with design, documentation, and code quality practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on real client projects.

Skills

Programming languages

Cloud technologies

AI basics

Software development fundamentals

Git

APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Git

Job description

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.

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

At IBM, you'll learn from experienced technology professionals while gaining hands‑on experience with modern software development and consulting practices.

During your internship in the IBM Technology & Red Hat practice, you may have opportunities to:

• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with cross‑functional teams to learn how requirements are understood and technical solutions are shaped, while contributing to project activities under guidance.
• Support Solution Design & Documentation: Assist experienced team members with technical specifications and documentation of design decisions, building an understanding of effective technical communication and collaboration.
• Contribute to High‑Quality Software: Write, test, and improve code for assigned components under guidance, and learn through code reviews and established software quality practices.
• Develop Modern Applications: Contribute to IBM and Red Hat‑based application modernization, hybrid cloud, automation, and enterprise integration projects, gaining exposure to cloud‑native and full‑stack development, Red Hat technologies, databases, operating systems, cloud platforms, and modern UI frameworks.

As part of the IBM Technology & Red Hat practice, your assignments will focus on application modernization, hybrid cloud, automation, enterprise integration, and Red Hat technologies. Specific project activities will be matched to business needs, your academic background, technical skills, project experience, and career interests.

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.

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

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

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.

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.