IBM · 1 day ago
Associate Developer 2026
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelIBM is a global leader in technology and consulting, and they are seeking an Associate Consultant to join their world-class Associate Program for university hires. In this role, you will help clients solve challenging business problems and capitalize on market opportunities while developing your consulting skills and business knowledge.
Business DevelopmentBusiness Information SystemsCRMData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Responsibilities
Learning and adopting consulting skills and business knowledge to effectively integrate packaged technology into the client's business environment
Translating client's business needs into business requirements and participating in the production of solutions to drive business value
Working with clients to refine or design their business strategy while working in an agile collaborative environment
Qualification
Required
Interest in consulting, client service, and team-based success
Ability to break down ambiguous business or technical problems, ask thoughtful questions, and approach solutions in a structured, logical way
Strong communication skills, professionalism, and curiosity, with the ability to take feedback, adapt quickly, and collaborate effectively in a client-facing team environment
Foundational programming experience in at least one of: .NET/ASP.NET, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript
Familiarity with Microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
Technical understanding of modern software development patterns
Demonstrated programming proficiency and experience with 1 of the following (Java, C++, Python, Scala, R, SAS, SQL, Hadoop, HTML, SPSS, VBA, Tableau, Spark, Angular, ReactJS), as well as systems design/development, and information technology course work
Exposure to web services, API and Java application frameworks such as Springboot
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solution
Familiarity with generative AI modeling, ethics, and methodologies
Familiarity with Microservices architecture, infrastructure concepts and cloud platforms AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud, and Google Cloud
Willingness to travel up to 100%
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
Have flexibility to work across architecture - building both front-end and backend
Exposure to cloud and AI concepts such as Azure services, data platforms, security, and AI models through coursework, labs, internships, or personal projects, with a willingness to keep learning
Experience using tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI assistants to research, write, analyze, and improve productivity, while applying critical thinking and validation
Company
IBM
IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services.
Founded in 1911
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-14IPO
Leadership Team
Alain Bénichou
Chief Executive Officer, IBM Greater China Group
Alex Yang
CTO and Chief Architect
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