Software Developer Intern - 2027

IBM; Markham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Developer Skills Network in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Developer intern to help design, develop, deploy, and maintain a large-scale content syndication and learning management system across multiple data centers.

You will create tutorials and demos for a global audience of developers, work within a modern toolchain, and be enrolled in full-time studies, returning after the work-term to complete your degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or currently enrolled in a related program.
• Excellent command of written English.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new technologies.
• Must be eligible to work starting in January.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain a large-scale content syndication and learning management system.
• Create tutorials and demos for a global audience of millions of developers.
• Collaborate with teams across IBM to apply new technologies and ensure scalability.
• Ensure compliance with software development best practices while enrolled in full-time studies.

Skills

Python

Ruby

JavaScript

REST APIs

Database management systems

Unix commands

English proficiency

Eligible to work January

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Developer Skills Network, we engage closely with all business units of IBM, academic institutions, and customers large and small. As part of our open source mission, we work closely with various open source communities as both contributors and users. We containerize and orchestrate at scale, apply machine learning, AI, and blockchain, and everything else that's cool and new.

Introduction

At IBM Developer Skills Network, we engage closely with all business units of IBM, academic institutions, and customers large and small. As part of our open source mission, we work closely with various open source communities as both contributors and users. We containerize and orchestrate at scale, apply machine learning, AI, and blockchain, and everything else that's cool and new.

We make bets about what's coming next, not just what is popular today. We are looking for someone who is not afraid of learning new technologies quickly and applying them to implement creative solutions to scaling and service reliability problems.

Candidates with a strong data engineering background, instead of a more traditional web development profile, will also be eligible/considered for this position.

We offer a great working environment with the latest tools and the smartest people. You'll have ultimate flexibility in choosing technologies. We guarantee continuous learning at the cutting edge of everything tech. By joining our team, you will establish your eminence in the industry.

This is a long-term internship designed to help you achieve your potential and shape you into a fully-fledged software developer.

Your Role And Responsibilities

It is mandatory that all applicants are enrolled in full-time studies at a post-secondary institution and returning to full-time studies upon completion of the work-term.

As a Software Developer for the IBM Developer Skills Network, you will have the opportunity to work on the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of a large-scale content syndication and learning management system that is deployed across four continents and several data centers, impacting millions of people worldwide. In addition to your software development responsibilities, you will be tasked with creating tutorials and demos aimed at such an audience of millions of developers worldwide.

If you have ever wanted to help build something akin to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store but for education, this is your opportunity. We are looking for someone who is passionate about technical writing and competent in software development, regardless of the number of years of experience.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience In

Required technical and professional expertise

• Python or Ruby.
• JavaScript.
• Database management systems;
• Basic *nix commands (e.g., grep);
• REST APIs;
• Excellent command of the English language (especially in written form);
• Must be eligible to work starting in January.

Familiarity With

Preferred technical and professional experience

• AI, particularly LLMs.
• Containers and technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes;
• Web Security;
• Registered in a formal co-op/internship program.