Cloud Application Developer – Associate (w/m/x)

Introduction
Are you interested in developing and delivering leading-edge technical solutions and accompany our clients on their digital journey?
We aim to develop a new generation of inspired and ambitious technical talents who have the potential to become one of our next generation Senior IT Architect, Distinguished Engineer, Senior Program Manager or Delivery Executive.

If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and is dedicated to staying ahead and being essential for clients, who believes no problem is too big to solve, and who wants to unleash his/her potential, IBM Services is for you.

IBM Services Associate Program
IBM Services Associates is IBM’s development program for top performing and talented graduates. It will give you the opportunity to start your technical career by combining client project work across different industries with focused training, project rotation and mentoring. Designed by experienced specialists, the program will accelerate and help you grow your consulting career.

Your Role and Responsibilities
You work as an application developer (mostly Java-based) and you will focus on various new technologies such as hybrid cloud computing (IBM Cloud, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), container platforms (RedHat OpenShift), microservice architectures, cognitive computing (AI), blockchain, etc. We offer trainings and coaching to become a certified cloud architect.
The work is project-based and your assignment on projects will typically last between 3 to 12 months. After that, you’ll move to another client engagement to gain exposure to various business and technical environments. It is also possible to gain international work experience.

How to apply
Your application documents should include

• an informative CV
• cover letter explaining your motivation for applying for this position along with an expected salary range
• bachelor’s / master’s certificate along with your final grades (if you have not yet graduated, please provide an overview of your current grades)
• (language) certificates if any
• previous job references (testimonial)

Please note: to upload further documents such as cover letter, certificates, references, you can upload them in the Candidate Zone after submitting your application: Candidate Zone Profile My files Other documents

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
We are looking for full-time candidates who meet the following minimum criteria:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
• Deep programming language and framework experience (e.g., Java, Angular, JavaScript, SQL, Hibernate, Spring, Kafka)
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the desire to deliver creative, well-structured, and re-usable solutions
• Powerful communication skills, successfully applying verbal and written communications to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team members
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Fluency in both German and English (written & spoken)
• Swiss nationality or valid Swiss work permit / EU passport

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Preferably, you meet one or several of the following additional criteria:

• Container technology experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Exposure to or experience working with cloud native application methodologies and tools
• Ability to manage dynamic workloads in an agile environment
• Passion for understanding the applications of emerging technologies, and ability to adapt modern approaches and innovative solutions to client problems

About Business UnitIBM 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.

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About IBMIBM’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.

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