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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Package Consultant - Microsoft - **Company:** IBM - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** ASP.NET, HTML, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Data Integration, Linux, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Enterprise Software Applications, Cloudformation, Information Technology, Data Management, Terraform, GPT - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnb6xr ## About the Role Required technical and professional expertise * Passion for understanding the applications of emerging technologies, and ability to adapt modern approaches and innovative solutions to client problems. * Strong problem-solving capabilities, including the desire to take ambiguous problems and deliver creative and well-structured solutions; as well as applying deep analytical skills to ensure recommendations are informed by data and insights. * A high-level resilience with the ability to manage dynamic workloads in an agile environment. * Powerful communication skills, successfully applying verbal and written communications to expose and defend points of view to business leaders and team members. * Willingness to travel up to 100% Preferred technical and professional experience * Preferred Majors: Computer Science, MIS/IT, Computer Engineering, Data Science, SW Engineering, or related fields. * Exposure to or experience working with cloud native application methodologies and tools is a plus. * Exposure to multiple programming technologies (e.g. Javascript, HTML, XML, SQL) is a plus. * Preferred Certifications: Azure Foundational (Cloud or AI Associate); Associate, Professional, or Specialty (Aspirational) in-progress certifications are fine. * Skills/Tech: Programming fundamentals (.NET/[1] ASP.NET, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript.); SQL Basics; networking basics, Terraform/CloudFormation, Linux fundamentals * Exposure to cloud and AI concepts such as Azure services, data platforms, security, and AI models through coursework, labs, internships, or personal projects, with a willingness to keep learning. * Exposure to tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar AI assistants to research, write, analyze, and improve productivity, while applying critical thinking and validation. ## Description As an Associate Package Consultant at IBM you will help us usher clients into a new age of future-looking technology. You'll be assisting clients in the selection, implementation, and support of applications, methodology, and tools. You'll be trained up to perform as an expert on existing and/or new applications specialized around things like Cloud, DevOp, Enterprise Applications, and Mobile. You will help our clients integrate enterprise-wide data for improved performance and efficiency. Leveraging a growth mindset, you're ready and willing to deliver business value, wherever needed. 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