JobsAssociate Application Developer 2027 - DPE
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Associate Application Developer 2027 - DPE

IBM

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$58,240 - $87,360 per year

Undergraduate Entry-Level
H-1B FY202697.2% approval+31% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As an Associate Application Developer at IBM, you will collaborate with clients to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges. This entry-level position is part of IBM's Associate Program for university hires, focusing on digital transformation and AI adoption. You will work with a diverse team and have access to structured learning and mentorship. The role emphasizes the use of best practices in technology and design thinking to create high-quality products.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED is required, while a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • Demonstrated programming proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, C++, Python, Scala, R, SAS, SQL, Hadoop, HTML, SPSS, VBA, Tableau, Spark, Angular, or ReactJS.
  • Exposure to web services, API, and Java application frameworks such as Springboot.
  • Familiarity with generative AI modeling, ethics, and methodologies.
  • Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support high-quality, scalable products and interfaces for clients.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and define technical specifications.
  • Employ IBM's Design Thinking to create products that enhance user experience.
  • Work with various relational databases and modern UI frameworks.
  • Create mockups, UI components, algorithms, and data structures to deliver viable products.

Benefits

  • IBM offers competitive compensation, healthcare coverage, retirement programs, paid parental leave, tuition assistance, wellness programs, flexible work options, and extensive learning and certification resources.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Ibm Corporation

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

656

FY2026

Approval rate

97.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

391

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.0%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+31%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-85%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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