Back End Developer Intern - NY POK RK - 2027

International Business Machines Corporation; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Backend Developer intern to work on client-server architectures, APIs, and scalable server applications. You will contribute to IaaS/PaaS/SaaS projects and gain experience with Agile and cloud DevOps practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding in C++, Java, Python and related tech, with exposure to RESTful APIs and containerized environments. Bachelor's degree preferred; on-site internship in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge in 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 container technologies; Internet services and managed services.
• Strong communication skills and ability to learn new technologies.

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 (e.g., REST).
• Design and code server applications, firmware, and databases that are reusable and scalable.
• Understand or gain experience with Agile and Cloud DevOps.
• Design and implement large-scale systems for on-premises and cloud delivery.

Skills

C++/C

Java

Python

SQL

APIs

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Job description

Introduction

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.

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.

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:

• Javascript/Typescript
• Jenkins
• AI (ML/genAI concepts)
• Pytest
• Playwright
• React
• gtest