Back-End Developer

IBM Computing; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure & Technology in the United States seeks a Back-End Developer: Generalist to design and implement scalable server-side solutions. You will work in an agile team, balancing back-end concerns with front-end integration through RESTful APIs and services.

Responsibilities include designing databases, writing SQL/NoSQL queries, and applying OO programming, multi-threading, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with working in agile environments.
• Understanding of client-server architectures and networking principles.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and building databases with security in mind.
• Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, and Node.js for server-side development.
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and web services.

Responsibilities

• Develop RESTful APIs and web services for front-end integration.
• Plan and construct databases with security considerations.
• Write SQL and NoSQL queries to support applications.
• Apply OO programming, multi-threading, and concurrency concepts.
• Collaborate on software architecture across front-end and back-end teams.

Skills

Agile Development

Client-Server Architecture

Database Design

Python/Java/Node.js

API Development

Tools

Docker

AWS/Azure

CI/CD (Jenkins/GitLab)

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Back-End Developer: Generalist, you will work in an agile, collaborative environment across software architecture, understanding both front-end and back-end concerns, while specializing in the back-end. You will develop using object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and concurrency, and implement industry standards and best practices for database security.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop RESTful APIs and Web Services: Design and construct RESTful APIs and web services to meet user and system requirements, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications.
• Plan and Construct Databases: Analyze, design, and construct databases, implementing industry standards and best practices for database security and defining database and information security requirements.
• Write SQL and NoSQL Queries: Develop structured query language (SQL) queries, back-end database stored procedures, or NoSQL queries to support application development and data analysis.
• Implement Object-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented programming principles, multi-threading, and concurrency to develop scalable and efficient back-end solutions.
• Collaborate on Software Architecture: Work collaboratively across software architecture, considering both front-end and back-end concerns to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Exposure to Agile Development: Familiarity with working in agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.
• Experience with Client-Server Architectures: Understanding of client-server architectures, networking protocols, and application development principles.
• Database Development Skills: Exposure to planning, analyzing, designing, and constructing databases, including implementing industry standards for database security.
• Programming Language Proficiency: Experience working with programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, and server-side JavaScript.
• API Development Knowledge: Familiarity with developing RESTful APIs and web services, including understanding user and system requirements.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms: Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and platforms, such as AWS or Azure, can be beneficial for designing and deploying scalable back-end solutions.
• Knowledge of Containerization: Understanding containerization technologies like Docker can aid in efficient application deployment and management.
• Exposure to DevOps Tools: Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI can help streamline development workflows and improve collaboration.

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.