Backend Software Intern — Cloud & APIs

IBM; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

IBM is offering a Software Developer Intern role under the OneIT program in Rochester, Minnesota. This internship focuses on building and maintaining backend services powering IBM applications, with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to enterprise-scale projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, fast learning, and applying best practices in software engineering, cloud deployment, and backend architecture.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity in Core Programming Languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, or Golang)
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle & Agile Methodologies (Scrums, DevOps workflows, exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or Github Actions)
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Exposure to version control systems like Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
• Good communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and data integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, architects, and product managers.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities.
• Support deployment and monitoring of backend applications in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Continuously learn and apply best practices in software engineering and backend architecture.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

Golang

Git

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Jenkins

Github Actions

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

IBM is offering a Software Developer Intern role under the OneIT program in Rochester, Minnesota. This internship focuses on building and maintaining backend services powering IBM applications, with opportunities to learn from experienced engineers and contribute to enterprise-scale projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, fast learning, and applying best practices in software engineering, cloud deployment, and backend architecture.