Back End Developer Intern - NY POK JS - 2027

International Business Machines Corporation

City of Poughkeepsie (NY)

Hybrid

USD 61,000 - 139,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Backend Developer Intern to gain hands-on experience across client-server architectures, APIs, and cloud-based services.

You will build scalable server applications, work with languages such as Python, C/C++, and Java, and learn DevOps practices in a collaborative team.

This internship offers exposure to IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, REST APIs, and on-premises and cloud delivery models.

Qualifications

Must have basic knowledge of software development concepts.
Experience with the listed languages and APIs is preferred.
Familiarity with cloud/DevOps concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Work with client-server architectures, networking protocols, application development, and databases.
Create and configure IaaS, PaaS and SaaS applications.
Create clean, well-documented APIs (REST).
Design and code server applications, firmware, and databases that are reusable and scalable.
Understand or experience with Agile and Cloud DevOps methodologies.
Design and implement large-scale systems for on-premises and cloud delivery.

Skills

C/C++/Java

Python

SQL

DevOps tools

APIs

Operating systems

Container tech

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

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, let's talk.

Back End Developer Intern - Poughkeepsie, NY - 2027

Your role and responsibilities

As a Backend Developer intern , you will:

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
Experience with C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (Git, Jenkins),and databases
Familiarity with APIs
Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses); Container technologies; Internet Services; and/or Managed Services
Communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies and procedures

Preferred technical and professional experience

Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:

Programming

Experience with Python
Experience with C and/or C++

Security / Cybersecurity

Candidates should have:

Experience or knowledge in Security and/or Cybersecurity
Exposure to relevant cybersecurity concepts, tools, or projects

Relevant Coursework

Candidates should have completed courses in most of the following areas:

Data Structures
Algorithms
Operating Systems
Cybersecurity / Computer Security

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

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.

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.

Projected Minimum Salary per year

61,200.00

Projected Maximum Salary per year

138,600.00

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Co-Op (Fixed Term)

Contract type

Internship