Your Role and Responsibilities

**Important Information**

For this placement, our roles are based onsite at our Hursley Labs Campus near Winchester, Hampshire.

This internship will run for 12 Months from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2026

Introduction:

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Software Developer Intern, you'll get involved in virtually every stage of developing new solutions or supporting and improving existing ones. Using your problem solving skills, you will work in teams alongside other developers, engineers and industry experts, providing innovative and creative solutions to a wide selections of businesses, helping to solve complex problems for our customers. We love the fresh ideas and perspectives that our interns bring to the table. We value learning and development so you will also be encouraged to join various projects outside of your day job such as hackathons etc, to help grow your network and build your skills and experience resulting in a successful and rewarding placement year. From day one you will have access to a buddy to support you throughout the programme and there are also opportunities for mentorship. IBM is a nurturing environment for you to learn in and prosper, with a career path full of rewards. During your time on the scheme, you will be supported by an Early Professional Development Manager (EPDM), your EPDM works alongside your Line Manager, mentors, and your fellow team members to help you get the most from this opportunity.

What we look for:

• Some experience of one or more of the following languages (whether self taught or through work experience): Java, Python, Javascript, C/C++, Golang

• Great attention to detail and ability to problem solve

• Ability to collaborate well in a team environment and share your ideas

• Proficient oral and written communication skills

• Ability to take initiative

• You'll be on track for a 2:1 or above in your degree (ideally STEM, however we do consider all degree backgrounds) and be in your penultimate year of University

• You will need to be eligible to complete a 12 month placement as part of your degree course

• Authorised to work in the UK for the duration of your placement year

If you are excited about the thought of taking part in our Software Developer Internship, please apply without delay. The roles will not be available for long! As part of the application process, completion of a Exploration Session are the next steps to joining our phenomenal team. We look forward to meeting you.

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Some experience of one or more of the following languages (whether self taught or through work experience): Java, Python, Javascript, C/C++, Golang

• Great attention to detail and ability to problem solve

• Ability to collaborate well in a team environment and share your ideas

• Proficient oral and written communication skills

• Ability to take initiative

• You'll be on track for a 2:1 or above in your degree (ideally STEM, however we do consider all degree backgrounds) and be in your penultimate year of University

• You will need to be eligible to complete a 12 month placement as part of your degree course

• Authorised to work in the UK for the duration of your placement year

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

None

Required Education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

About Business Unit

IBM’s Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM’s Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments—with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.

Wonder if IBM is the one for you?

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Other Relevant Job Details

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Country/Region

United Kingdom

State / Province

Hampshire

City / Township / Village

Hursley

IBM Business Group

Software

Primary job category

Software Development & Support

Secondary Job Category

Other Software Development & Support

Role ( Job Role )

Software Developer

Employment Type

Full-Time

Contract type

Internship

New Collar Role

Yes

Early Professional Track

Developer

Position Type

Early Professional

Travel Required

No Travel

Company

(8660) IBM United Kingdom Limited

Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No

Company Label

IBM