Associate Application Architect - IBM Consulting

Introduction
As an IBM Application Architect you directly help clients transform their business  and solve complex problems. You will define the scope and vision for projects that deliver customized solutions using your knowledge of IBM platforms.  You are a technical leader serving as a liaison among business partners technical resources and project stakeholders.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As an Associate at IBM you will participate in various stages of the software development lifecycle including planning coding testing and maintenance. You will contribute to projects that integrate hybrid-cloud environments and AI technologies.
Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborating with team members to develop software specifications and designs.
• Coding in popular languages such as Java Python or JavaScript depending on project requirements.
• Gaining exposure to front-end and back-end development understanding microservices architectures and engaging with middleware and database management.
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of architecture design specifications.
• Supporting the testing process through automated scripts and tools within a CI/CD pipeline.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
• Some programming experience ideally in an academic or internship setting.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language such as Java Python or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML CSS) and any scripting languages.
• Introductory knowledge of cloud platforms such as IBM Cloud Microsoft Azure AWS or Google Cloud Platform.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
• Previous internship or project experience in software development.
• Exposure to database technologies like SQL NoSQL or MongoDB.
• Interest in microservices architectures and cloud services integration.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.