Technical Solution Specialist Apprentice

International Business Machines Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in the United States is seeking an Application Programmer Apprentice within the Infrastructure & Technology group. As part of the Technical Solutions Specialist Apprentice track, you will collaborate with mentors to develop proofs-of-concept and create technical sales assets for solution opportunities.

You will learn software development fundamentals, cloud concepts, and IBM Design Thinking, working within a team on complex systems of engagement

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge in one of the listed programming languages (Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby) or functional languages.
• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating proofs-of-concept and technical sales assets for progression or closure of opportunities.
• Learn fundamentals of development, software design, testing, and cloud computing in an interactive team environment.
• Collaborate with mentors to design, conceptualize and realize complex systems of engagement across product and technology domains.

Skills

Eagerness to learn

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Agile principles

Social coding

Hypothesis driven development

Design Thinking

DevOps tooling

Container tech

Programming languages

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Travis CI

Jenkins

JUnit

Automation testing tools

Docker

Vagrant

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your Role And Responsibilities

IBM is looking for an Application Programmer to join infrastructure as Technical Solutions Specialist Apprentice.

As an apprentice, you will work with team members and clients to create high quality proofs-of-concept and generate technical sales assets for the progression or close of solution sales opportunities.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work as part of a larger team of experienced developers and mentors in an interactive, collaborative environment. You’ll learn the fundamentals of development, software design, testing, and cloud computing, agile principles and IBM Design Thinking. You will work to design, conceptualize and actualize complex systems of engagement with in-depth product-, technology-, or industry-related specialized skills.

What is an Apprenticeship?

IBM Apprenticeship Program, which lasts approximately 12 months, is an official registered apprenticeship recognized by the Department of Labor (DOL). Every graduate of a Registered Apprenticeship program receives a nationally-recognized credential from the DOL.

During the apprenticeship duration, you will be required to complete specific learning hours and on the job training that has been outlined to ensure you are developing the skills and competencies essential to the role. You will be able to learn and grow at your own pace, but we expect most apprentices will complete their learning within 12 months. Once you graduate and receive your certificate from our apprentice program, you will be eligible to apply to available full-time roles at IBM.

Who You Are

An apprenticeship is about learning. We’re seeking candidates who have the following requirements, but we know you’re just getting your career started, and we’re committed to helping you learn and grow. If you’ve had some experience with coding or development in the past, you’re exactly the type of candidate we’re looking for.

To Be Successful, You Need

• Drive and eagerness to learn
• Strong problem solving and communication skills
• Able to work independently and take initiative, as well as work collaboratively and contribute to an agile team environment
• Some knowledge or experience in one or more of the following:
• Agile principles
• Social coding
• Hypothesis driven development
• Design Thinking
• Application Development, DevOps automation, and the development toolchain (e.g. Travis, Jenkins, Junit, automated test tools)
• Container development using tools such as Docker or Vagrant
• Imperative (Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby) and/or functional languages (Haskell, Scala, F#, Clojure)

An associate’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology is preferred but is not required.

What’s the Experience?

As an apprentice, you’ll join with other apprentices in a local cohort. You’ll go through your first few weeks together, learning about IBM and the skills you’ll be attaining throughout your apprenticeship. Then, you’ll work with your managers and mentors to progress through your personal skills roadmap, learning and demonstrating new knowledge and competencies through hands-on application with your project teams. You’ll complete milestones along the way, earning digital credentials to validate your skills, and will come back together with other apprentices to participate in on-going training and development focused on your professional and technical skills.

Preferred Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Must have basic knowledge in one of the following programming languages: Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, Objective-C, C/C++, Python, Ruby and/or functional languages (Haskell, Scala, F#, Clojure)
• Willingness to complete the requirements of the apprenticeship program.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Networking experience or certification
• Red Hat OpenShift experience