Technical Graduate (Student)International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

• IBM South Africa is looking for new graduates interested in acquiring fundamental knowledge and skills
• After selection, as a new graduate you will learn about the world-shaping technologies and innovative solutions which are at the heart of every business.
• The most successful people at IBM share a distinct set of characteristics. These begin with energy and creativity, along with a clear focus on delivering exceptional customer service.

Welcome to the Cognitive Era:

• Every so often, we witness a transformation that truly changes the world. Cognitive Computing is ushering in that change by out-thinking some of the world’s most complex problems in energy and utilities, retail, insurance, and more.
• Join IBM’s Watson group and become part of a team of thinkers and doers who help cities become smarter and businesses transform how they serve their customers. There is no better place to launch or further your career. You will be a member of the most diverse team you can think of, which is sometimes spread over the globe.
• As a member of our team the successful candidate will get to work hands-on on the greatest and latest IoT, Machine Learning, Robotics, Augmented Intelligence Big Data technologies, and more to address challenging business problems across industries. Discover what you can do at IBM, Virtualisation, Storage, Infrastructure, Data Centre Operations, Cloud and Project Management
• You will be able to take over responsibility for consulting clients to improve their value chain and to prepare them for future challenges, by improving their processes and applications.
• You will grant client success along the entire application life cycle, starting with defining the requirements, designing, implementing, testing, and deploying the solution.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Completed Technical Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma (Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology). We look for specific competencies during our application process from adaptability to communication and client focus.

•  Experience in developing code
•  Base knowledge of Java Enterprise Edition, Python, Eclipse, and Cloud platforms
•  Passion for leveraging technology to create enterprise-wide solutions
•  Good interpersonal skills, high flexibility, autonomy, and problem solving skills
•  Fluent English

Skills and competencies

• Communication
• Accuracy
• Punctuality
• Basic computer skills
• Strong team player

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• DB2, AIX, AI, DataPower, Security, Openshift, Security Architecture