Co-Op Developer - Digital Product 2027

During your co-op, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. You will primarily execute tasks, implement required configurations, under supervision. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to build a compelling portfolio, acquire new skills, gain insights into diverse industries, and embrace novel challenges for your future career.

At IBM, we prioritize continuous learning, skill development, and personal growth within a culture of coaching and mentorship. As a co-op, you'll experience this culture and could
advance to our full-time Associates program, after graduation, based on results and performance.

• Application Development: Develop and enhance software applications and digital solutions under senior developer guidance.
• Front-End & Back-End: Support development using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, or similar.
• Integration & Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate applications with internal and external systems through APIs.
• Quality & Testing: Participate in testing, debugging, troubleshooting, and code reviews to ensure application quality.
• Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation, solution designs, and development guidelines.
• Agile Collaboration: Work within an agile team, participating in planning, development activities, and team discussions.
• Continuous Learning: Build knowledge of software engineering, cloud technologies, APIs, and digital product development through hands-on experience and mentorship.
• Co-op Schedule: Year-long co-op at Penn State University Park, starting May 2027; up to 20 hrs/week during classes and 40 hrs/week during academic breaks.