INTRODUCTION

As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment. The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world's technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERVIEW:

IBM is a global cognitive and cloud company changing the way the world works. We foster a culture of creative, innovative thinkers; people who are curious about how technology can transform businesses and impact the world. Our consultants are part of IBM Services where we engage with clients across every industry to deliver technology-driven solutions. We cultivate a diverse, inclusive, global team of people who want to pioneer, reimagine and disrupt the future. Here's where you come in. We're looking for passionate, original thinkers who want to drive progress, grow their network and further their careers. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash your potential, IBM Services is for you.

As an Associate, you'll be a part of client-facing teams as a consultant, developer, designer, data scientist, technical specialist or project manager to help businesses change the way they work. Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We're hiring inspired, talented individuals eager to apply their knowledge and perspective to challenging work that evolves industries and our world. We prioritize ongoing learning, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and apprenticeship.

JOB ROLE DESCRIPTION:

You see the big picture, able to imagine successful technology-driven solutions from start to finish. As an Associate Full-Stack Application Developer, you'll help design, develop, and integrate solutions using best practice technologies, tools, techniques, and products our clients demand today. You'll work with clients, co-creating solutions to major real-world challenges by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment.

WORK YOU COULD DO AS AN ASSOCIATE FULL STACK DEVELOPER:

• Work in an Agile environment to understand requirements, design, code and test innovative applications, and support those applications for our highly valued customers.
• Employ IBM's Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability.
• Work with a variety of relational databases (SQL, Postgres, DB2, MongoDB), operating systems (Linux, Windows, iOS, Android), and modern UI frameworks (Backbone.js, AngularJS, React, Ember.js, Bootstrap, and JQuery).
• Work across the entire system architecture, from backend to front end, to design, develop, and support high quality, scalable products and interfaces.
• Create everything from mockups and UI components to algorithms and data structures as you deliver a viable product.

LOCATIONS: Atlanta, GA Cambridge, MA Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Houston, TX New York, NY San Francisco, CA Washington DC

REQUIRED TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Have flexibility to work across architecture - building both front end and backend
• Have knowledge of application and web development in HTML and CSS
• Are skilled in programming languages like Java, Ruby, Python, Javascript, HTML, CSS
• Have knowledge of modern UI frameworks such as Angular.js and React
• Work in Java to implement server-side or application logic, develop databases, and design architectures
• Have exposure to Cloud - AWS, Azure, Google Could or IBM Cloud
• Have work experience or internship in corporate development environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/GEO REQUIREMENTS: Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Engineering (if demonstrated strong current language programming experience)

PREFERRED TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Have an interest in, understanding of, or experience with Design Thinking Methodology
• Have an interest in, understanding of, or experience with Agile development methodology
• Experience in following a structure methodology
• Initiative to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and work effectively with individuals, strengthening relationships to achieve win-win solutions
• Ability to communicate complex situations clearly and simply by listening actively and conveying difficult messages in a positive manner
• A passion for innovative ideas, coupled with the ability and assimilate different points of view

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.