Back End Developer Intern 2027 - Dallas

IBM

Dallas (TX)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 112,000

Part time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Family medical leave

Disability benefits

Job summary

IBM in Texas is seeking a Back End Developer for a Co-Op internship. You will collaborate on client-server architectures, APIs, and cloud-based platforms across IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, with a focus on scalable server-side solutions.

Ideal candidates have foundational software development knowledge and experience with languages like C/C++, Java, Python, and SQL, plus familiarity with REST APIs and JSON. This paid internship offers hands-on learning in a global tech leader.

Qualifications

Fundamental software development knowledge.
Experience with C/C++/Java is preferred.
Understanding of APIs, JSON and Web Services.

Responsibilities

Work with client-server architectures, networking, and databases.
Develop IaaS, PaaS and SaaS applications.
Create well-documented REST APIs.
Design scalable server applications and databases.
Familiarity with Agile and Cloud DevOps practices.
Design large-scale systems for on-premises and cloud delivery.

Skills

C++

Java

Golang

Ruby

Python

Perl

SQL

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

APIs

JSON

Web Services

Job description

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your role and responsibilities

Work with client-server architectures, networking protocols, application development, and databases
Create and configure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications
Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use, (i.e,, REST APIs).
Design and code server applications firmware, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goals
Need an understanding of, or experience with, Agile and Cloud devOps development methodologies
Design and implement large scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud

Required education

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Must have basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas:

Understanding of software development concepts.
C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL.

Preferred technical and professional experience

1 year experience in one or more of the following technology areas:C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL.
1 year experience with APIs.
Experience in JSON, Web Services.

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

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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.

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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

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays, minimum of 56 hours paid sick time and the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
IBM offers paid family medical leave and disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law.
This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 15 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Job Title

Back End Developer

Date posted

01-Sep-2026

State / Province

Texas

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology