Associate Application Developer - IBM Consulting

at  IBM

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
In this role you will join IBM Consulting via our world class Associate Program. As an Associate at IBM Consulting you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients worldwide. Our clients’ technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We’re hiring inspired, talented individuals, who believe no problem is too big to solve.
We focus on your professional development through ongoing learning, mentorship, development of technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and career advancement. If you see yourself as someone who never stops learning and who wants to unleash your potential, the IBM Consulting Associates Program is for you.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role, you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.
Your Role and Responsibilities
As an IBM Consulting Associate, you will work with the latest technologies and collaborate with team members to create real impact for our clients and the greater world. You will have the opportunity to bring innovative ideas forward, put your transferable skills to work, and develop and learn new skills that will support your career growth.

As an Associate Application Developer, you will:

• Transform Client Businesses: Participate in consulting projects or initiatives and experience firsthand how we help transform our clients’ businesses
• Co-create Solutions: Work closely with clients to understand their industry, challenges, and goals, and develop tailored solutions to help them achieve their objectives
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement business solutions that drive business outcomes
• Develop Expertise: Develop technical and business expertise in technical domains and share this with colleagues and clients
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously learn and develop your skills and knowledge to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Education: Strong academic background and Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, and a passion for technology
• Early Professionals Welcome: 0-2 years of work experience, with a strong desire to learn and grow
• Technical Skills:
• Programming Languages: Familiarity with at least one front-end language (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and familiarity with front-end frameworks like React, Angular or Vue.js and one back-end language (e.g., Python, Ruby Java, C#)
• Data Structures and Algorithms: Understanding of fundamental data structures (arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues) and algorithms (sorting, searching)
• Databases: Basic understanding of relational databases (SQL) & NoSQL databases and how to interact with them
• Development Lifecycle: Basic understanding of software development life cycles. Familiarity with agile development methodologies and testing frameworks
• Version Control Systems: Familiarity with a version control system like Git
• Key Skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to analyze problems, break them down and develop solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in creating engaging presentations using PowerPoint and other tools and explain technical concepts
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and data handling tools, with the ability to analyze and manipulate data effectively
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• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders

• Soft skills, including attention to detail, time management, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies, frameworks and tools quickly
• Ability to work collaboratively in a remote or in-person setting, using a range of tools and platforms, including JIRA, Monday.com, and Box.com
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with the ability to communicate effectively in both languages.
• Location and Eligibility: KSA national and eligible to work for 12 months starting September 2024.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and making a difference in the world, we encourage you to apply for our IBM Consulting Associate program. Join us and start your journey to a fulfilling and rewarding career in consulting. We’re looking for individuals with the following skills and qualifications:

Technical Skills:

• Experience with a Full-Stack Framework: Familiarity with a popular full-stack framework (e.g., Spring Boot, Django, Ruby on Rails) OR familiarity with mobile app development frameworks like React Native, Flutter or Ionic can be a big plus
• Web Development Tools: Knowledge of web development tools like build tools and testing frameworks
• Databases: Familiarity with database management systems like MySQL, MongoDB or PostgreSQL
• Containerization and orchestration: Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes
• Cloud-native application development: Familiarity with native application development using serverless architectures
• Cloud Platforms: Basic understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
• API Integration: Experience integrating with APIs.

Professional Skills:

• Open-Source Contributions: Having contributions to open-source projects demonstrates initiative and coding experience
• Personal Projects: Building personal projects showcases passion for development and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.

About Business UnitIBM Consulting is IBM’s consulting and global professional services business, with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation. With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience, technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our clients’ businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.
Your Life @ IBMIn a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
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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.
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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.
Location StatementIBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.
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