Back-End Developer

IBM; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Tucson is seeking a Back-End Developer: Generalist to join an agile team. You will work across software architecture, focusing on back-end development while collaborating with front-end teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, building and securing databases, writing SQL and NoSQL queries, applying object-oriented programming with multi-threading, and contributing to overall software architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience with Agile development environments.
• Understanding of client-server architectures and networking principles.
• Experience designing and constructing databases with security in mind.
• Familiarity with developing RESTful APIs and web services.

Responsibilities

• Develop RESTful APIs and Web Services to meet user and system requirements.
• Plan and construct databases with security in mind and define database security requirements.
• Write SQL and NoSQL queries to support development and data analysis.
• Implement object-oriented programming with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Collaborate on software architecture across front-end and back-end concerns.

Skills

Agile

Client-Server

Database Development

API Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

CircleCI

Job description

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 education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

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.
• 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.

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.Join us to help build our leading-edge technology portfoliodesigned for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

IBM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees may have access to:

• - Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• - Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• - Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• - Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• - Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

Job Title

Back-End Developer

Date posted

30-Sep-2026

Job ID

134617

City / Township / Village

TUCSON

State / Province

Arizona

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Software Engineering

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

98,000.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

140,000.00

Position type

Entry Level

No Travel

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)

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