Intern Application Developer – Salesforce - 2027

IBM • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

At IBM, the Intern Application Developer will gain hands-on experience with Salesforce application development and consulting practices, learning from experienced technology professionals. As part of the Business Applications / Salesforce practice, the intern will support development of Salesforce CRM solutions and customer engagement platforms, as well as sales, service, and marketing transformation initiatives.

The intern will work with experienced engineers, architects, and technology professionals on real client projects across multiple industries. The role provides exposure to software engineering, cloud technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), DevOps, Agile, and Salesforce enterprise application development. Specialized expertise is developed through mentorship, structured learning, certifications, hands-on projects, and AI-enabled tools. High-performing interns may be considered for full-time Associate opportunities following graduation, based on business needs and individual performance. The primary internship program dates are May to July 2027 (10 weeks).

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#, C++, or similar technologies.
• 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, academic projects, hackathons, student organizations, research, open-source contributions, or personal learning.
• Awareness of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, automation, cybersecurity, and modern software engineering practices.
• Experience gained through academic projects, internships, hackathons, student organizations, research, volunteer experiences, IBM SkillsBuild, certifications, or other practical learning opportunities.
• Strong foundation, growth mindset, curiosity, and desire to learn and make an impact.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teammates while supporting application modernization and digital transformation initiatives.

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to learn how requirements are gathered, support the definition of technical solutions, and contribute to project delivery under experienced professionals' guidance.
• Assist in preparing technical specifications and documenting design decisions.
• Develop and test code with guidance, participate in code reviews, and learn software quality practices for scalable, reusable solutions.
• Contribute to Salesforce-based CRM solutions and customer engagement platforms across sales, service, and marketing.
• Learn and apply development practices that support user experience, performance, security, and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern