IBM is a global technology and consulting company that helps clients advance hybrid cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives. This internship role supports client projects by developing Adobe Experience Manager and Adobe Experience Platform solutions, including configurations, integrations, testing, documentation, and digital experience implementations under supervision.
Responsibilities
During your co-op, you can enhance your knowledge and gain professional experience by working on client projects. You will primarily execute tasks, implement required configurations, under supervision
Develop and customize AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms using modern AEM architecture and coding standards
Build reusable AEM components, templates, client libraries, and OSGi services using Java, Sling Models, HTL, and JCR APIs
Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate responsive HTML, CSS, and JavaScript into AEM components
Implement AEM workflows, metadata schemas, and custom servlets to support business automation and content governance
Assist in AEM environment setup (author, publish, dispatcher) and configuration for content replication, permissions, and caching
Support AEM cloud migration projects, understanding AEM as a Cloud Service structure and deployment models
Integrate AEM with external platforms (CRM, analytics, personalization tools) using RESTful APIs and GraphQL
Conduct unit testing, debugging, and performance tuning to ensure high-quality, scalable code delivery
Participate in code reviews, follow IBM and Adobe best practices, and contribute to documentation and reusable libraries
Collaborate with QA, DevOps, and Architects to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Stay updated on Adobe and open-source trends; continuously improve your AEM and full-stack development capabilities
Assist in gathering and analyzing requirements from clients / business units around customer data usage, personalization needs, journey mapping, and content management
Support implementation of Adobe Experience Platform modules: data ingestion / connectors, schema/data modeling, audience building, profile management
Collaborate on integration between AEP and other systems (e.g. CRMs, analytics tools, content management systems)
Set up / configure activation channels Adobe Target, Adobe Journey Optimizer, or AEM as needed for personalization, content delivery, or campaign execution
Aid in defining and executing testing / QA of Adobe components, data integrity, and performance
Work under supervision to build and maintain components, scripts, or small pieces of custom code where necessary (e.g. JavaScript, APIs)
Assist with data governance, privacy, consent, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA etc.), ensuring the Adobe solutions meet these requirements
Participate in workshops, design sessions, internal / client meetings and provide progress updates
Contribute to the preparation of solution documentation: architecture diagrams, configuration guides, best practices
Seek to continuously learn Adobe’s evolving toolset; stay updated on Adobe Experience Platform features and roadmap
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
• Currently pursuing a university degree with a track-record of academic success
• Strong interpersonal skills that enhance collaboration and relationship building, while also managing dynamic workloads in an agile environment
• Have initiative and passion to actively seek new knowledge and improve skills while embracing a growth mindset to assimilate diverse viewpoints
• Demonstrate leadership experience and ability to communicate effectively through active listening; while also be willing to adapt and have a readiness to take ownership of tasks and challenges
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal security clearance, if needed
• Ability to work in-office, on-site in State College, PA during the academic year
• Ability to work up to 20 hours per week during work terms when classes are in session (e.g., fall and spring semesters) and ability to work up to 40 hours per week during work terms during academic breaks (e.g., summer)
• Ability to travel or relocate as needed during academic breaks (e.g., summer)
• Proficiency in Java, OSGi, Sling, HTL, and JCR APIs. Experience developing and deploying AEM components and templates
• Experience using Git, Maven, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Azure DevOps
• Understanding of data schemas / modeling; hands-on with data ingestion / ETL; basic programming / scripting (JavaScript, REST APIs)
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree
• Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Vue.js is a plus
• Experience working with Adobe Experience Platform, or Adobe Target / Analytics / Journey Optimizer is a plus
• Ability to configure Adobe modules; basic integration experience; familiarity with content management / content delivery (e.g. AEM) is a plus
Benefits
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for minimum of 56 hours paid sick time
Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan
IBM offers paid family medical leave to eligible employees where required by applicable law
IBM offers disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions.
