Back End Developer Intern 2027 - RTP

IBM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Backend Developer who will contribute to real-world projects with global impact. You will collaborate with architects and developers to design, code, and support high-quality backend solutions.

Key focus areas include API integration, database interactions, and cloud-based services, while adhering to Agile practices and the Software Development Lifecycle. A collaborative, curious, and learning mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Agile development cycles: design, code, test, and support.
• Learn and apply best practices in software development lifecycle.
• Work with APIs, databases, and cloud-based services.

Skills

SDLC knowledge

OS basics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Git/GitHub

Job description

Introduction

As a Backend Developer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working on real-world projects that impact users globally. You’ll collaborate with architects and developers to build high‑quality, elegant, and performant solutions.

Introduction

As a Backend Developer, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working on real-world projects that impact users globally. You’ll collaborate with architects and developers to build high‑quality, elegant, and performant solutions.

You Will

Your role and responsibilities

Participate in Agile development cycles: design, code, test, and support.

Learn and apply best practices in software development lifecycle.

Work with APIs, databases, and cloud‑based services.

Who You Are

Curious, motivated, and eager to learn new technologies.

A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Comfortable with debugging, problem‑solving, and adapting to new challenges.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Academic or professional experience with the Software Development Lifecycle
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses)
• Strong communication skills
• Basic problem solving skills

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Foundational knowledge of system‑level programming concepts
• General AI practical application in development environment
• Version control via tools like Git/GitHub
• Agile methodologies