Intern Application Developer - Oracle - 2027

IBM • Baton Rouge, LA

20h

About The Position

IBM’s Intern Application Developer internship offers hands-on experience with modern software development and consulting practices, supported by mentorship from experienced technology professionals. Interns may collaborate with cross-functional teams, help define technical solutions, contribute to project delivery, participate in design discussions and code reviews, and help develop scalable, reusable software.

The role may involve cloud-native and full-stack applications, with attention to user experience, performance, security, and quality. Within IBM’s Oracle practice, interns may contribute to enterprise applications and business solutions for areas such as finance, supply chain, procurement, human resources, and digital transformation. Interns may gain exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, AI, DevOps, Agile, and enterprise application development while working with experienced engineers, architects, and technology professionals on client projects across multiple industries.

The primary internship program runs for 10 weeks from May to July 2027. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time Associate opportunities after graduation, based on business needs and individual performance.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Interest in software development, application engineering, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, or digital transformation.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and experience with at least one programming language, such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or C++.
• Basic understanding of software development principles, object-oriented programming, algorithms, data structures, databases, APIs, and problem-solving concepts.
• Exposure to software development, web development, cloud technologies, databases, or technical problem-solving through coursework, projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, personal learning, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
• Strong foundation, growth mindset, curiosity, and desire to learn and make an impact.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to software development, cloud technologies, web applications, enterprise platforms, or modern application development through coursework, student projects, hackathons, research, open-source contributions, or internship experiences.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, Agile development, DevOps concepts, cloud platforms, user interface frameworks, or software engineering best practices.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, automation, enterprise application development, consulting, and continuous learning.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery.
• Contribute to technical documentation and design discussions.
• Help develop scalable, reusable code and participate in code reviews and software quality practices.
• Contribute to cloud-native and full-stack applications, with attention to user experience, performance, security, and quality.
• Potentially contribute to Oracle enterprise applications and business solutions supporting finance, supply chain, procurement, human resources, and digital transformation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern