Master@IBM Werkstudent APM Java Developer (f/m/x)

Introduction

Do you want to pursue a Master’s degree while gaining valuable hands‑on experience at one of the world’s leading technology companies? study&work is the perfect opportunity for you! As a participant in this program, you will combine a Master’s degree with exciting projects and cutting‑edge technologies in a dynamic work environment. Throughout your studies, you will be actively involved in our company, apply your knowledge in real‑world scenarios, and build strong professional connections for your future career.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Full‑Stack Development in Observability and Application Performance Monitoring. You specialize in building full‑stack features for observability platforms, contributing to the development of tools that help monitor, analyze, and improve application performance. You work across the stack to deliver intuitive user interfaces and robust back‑end services that support real‑time data insights and system health visibility.

What You Can Expect from study&work

• Financial independence from day one – with an attractive salary
• Work schedule: 15h per week at IBM, 20h per week at IBM
• Annual gross/month salary: 1st year €1,045 at IBM €1,393; 2nd year €1,363 €1,818; 3rd year €1,510 €2,013
• An employment contract with a 15 or 20h workweek for IBM.
• Master studies at a recommended German university (your choice) such as TUM, University Stuttgart, University Tübingen, KIT.
• Full coverage of semester fees plus travel expenses to your university.
• State‑of‑the‑art equipment, such as a MacBook, iPhone & more.
• Personalized development through hands‑on training, job shadowing, and career coaching.
• Master’s thesis in collaboration with your department, ensuring a seamless link between theory and practice.
• A strong prospect of full‑time employment after graduation and promising career opportunities at IBM.

The planned start date is the winter semester. To apply for the master’s program at IBM, please submit your CV, your high‑school diploma, your transcript of records, and a letter of motivation. Kindly ensure that all documents are merged into one single PDF file before uploading.

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Informatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Passion for Sales, talking to Clients, Software Technology, AI infused Automation and related topics.
• Strong problem‑solving & multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication & teamwork abilities.
• Fluent in German & English (spoken and written).
• Open to learn and engage outside comfort zone.

Technical Background

• Understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud‑native development.
• Familiarity with software development including testing, debugging, and writing unit/integration tests.
• Solid experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and React for frontend development.
• Solid experience in Java for backend development.
• Basic knowledge of security principles, especially Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) or authentication/authorization mechanisms.
• Experience working in agile development environments (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).

Professional Skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills in cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly.
• Experience working in fast‑paced, agile environments with a startup mindset.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Administrative

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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