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IBM · 2 weeks ago

Associate Application Developer – Adobe Experience – Co-op 2026

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

IBM is a global leader in consulting and technology services. In this co-op role, you will work on Adobe Experience technologies, developing and implementing AEM-based digital solutions to enhance client engagement and personalization.

Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop and customize AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms using modern AEM architecture and coding standards

Build reusable AEM components, templates, client libraries, and OSGi services using Java, Sling Models, HTL, and JCR APIs

Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into AEM components

Implement AEM workflows, metadata schemas, and custom servlets to support business automation and content governance

Assist in AEM environment setup (author, publish, dispatcher) and configuration for content replication, permissions, and caching

Support AEM cloud migration projects, understanding AEM as a Cloud Service structure and deployment models

Integrate AEM with external platforms (CRM, analytics, personalization tools) using RESTful APIs and GraphQL

Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure high-quality, scalable code delivery

Participate in code reviews, follow IBM and Adobe best practices, and contribute to documentation and reusable libraries

Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Architects to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Stay updated on Adobe and open-source trends; continuously improve your AEM and full-stack development capabilities

Assist in gathering and analyzing requirements from clients / business units around customer data usage, personalization needs, journey mapping, and content management

Support implementation of Adobe Experience Platform modules: data ingestion / connectors, schema/data modeling, audience building, profile management

Collaborate on integration between AEP and other systems (e.g. CRMs, analytics tools, content management systems)

Set up / configure activation channels Adobe Target, Adobe Journey Optimizer, or AEM as needed for personalization, content delivery, or campaign execution

Aid in defining and executing testing / QA of Adobe components, data integrity, and performance

Work under supervision to build and maintain components, scripts, or small pieces of custom code where necessary (e.g. JavaScript, APIs)

Assist with data governance, privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA etc.), ensuring the Adobe solutions meet these requirements

Participate in workshops, design sessions, internal / client meetings and provide progress updates

Contribute to the preparation of solution documentation: architecture diagrams, configuration guides, best practices

Seek to continuously learn Adobe’s evolving toolset; stay updated on Adobe Experience Platform features and roadmap

Qualification

Adobe Experience ManagerJavaHTML5CSS3JavaScriptOSGiSlingJCR APIsGitMavenCI/CD toolsInterpersonal skillsLeadership experienceActive listeningGrowth mindset

Required

Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success

Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment

Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints

Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; while also be willing to adapt and have a readiness to take ownership of tasks and challenges

Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance, if needed

Ability to work in-office, on-site in State College, PA during the academic year

Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during work terms when classes are in session (e.g., fall and spring semesters) and ability to work up to 40 hours per week during work terms during academic breaks (e.g., summer)

Ability to travel or relocate as needed during academic breaks (e.g., summer)

Preferred

Proficiency in Java, OSGi, Sling, HTL, and JCR APIs. Experience developing and deploying AEM components and templates

Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Vue.js is a plus

Experience using Git, Maven, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps

Understanding of data schemas / modeling; hands-on with data ingestion / ETL; basic programming / scripting (JavaScript, REST APIs). Experience working with Adobe Experience Platform, or Adobe Target / Analytics / Journey Optimizer is a plus

Ability to configure Adobe modules; basic integration experience; familiarity with content management / content delivery (e.g. AEM) is a plus