Application Development Specialist Internship - Baton Rouge

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
As an Intern you will work with a team to apply your application development and project management skills, helping to design, build, test, and support leading edge applications to meet project requirements. Work as an Application Developer Intern might include; application development based on technical specs, data research and analysis, process documentation, or administration of engagement activities (e.g., performing data analysis, creation of reports) in support of a project. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, success driven, and looking to make a difference in the world. They will possess skills in the disciplines of Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Decision Sciences, Information Systems, Math and other related faculties, particularly software development or application management and development. This is a student internship position and candidates must be a registered full time student to apply.

Example tasks/ projects interns may be assigned:
• Prototype new functionality lead by development team member mentor
• Design test scenarios for new features that require complex tests
• Develop new infrastructure (web tools, build tools, test bed, etc) to benefit development team
• Implement features to address specific issues (cloud, security, performance, poor design, re-factoring)

The IBM Client Innovation Center is an in-bound delivery model where we support our clients from our Baton Rouge center. However, some travel is expected and all candidates must be willing and able to travel to meet our client needs across the US. Travel is typically related to knowledge transfer and training at the client site (Monday thru Friday). You are expected to travel approximately 50% of the time. This is a traditional office position. You must live in, or be willing to relocate to, LOUISIANA. The work location is 100 North Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802. This is not a work from home position.


Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic knowledge- Currently enrolled in a Technical Bachelor's Degree Program with a focus on programming. (Ex. CS, ISDS, IT, CIS)
• Basic knowledge and completed coursework related to programming languages, methodologies, and Object Oriented programming (Ex. Java, J2EE, Python, C++, SAP, etc)
• Basic knowledge and completed coursework related to: use of development tools (Ex. IDE’s, debuggers, code repositories); OR SAP, ABAP, Finance, Supply Chain, Master Data, S4HANA

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Previous completed project work or internship with a focus in an Object Oriented Programming language.

OR

• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Master Data
• S4HANA Certification in Any Module ( FI, SD, MM)

About Business Unit
IBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.


Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when you’re looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.


About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.


Location Statement
IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.  Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.


Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.