Backend Software Intern — Cloud, APIs & DevOps

IBM; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

IBM is seeking a talented Software Developer Intern to contribute to enterprise-scale backend development. You’ll help build and maintain backend systems powering IBM’s internal and external applications, while learning from experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a degree in CS or software engineering, with familiarity in SDLC, Agile practices, RESTful APIs, and Git. The program offers hands-on experience in cloud and hybrid environments and exposure to CI/CD workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.

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

Backend development

APIs

Cloud/DevOps

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Github Actions

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

IBM is seeking a talented Software Developer Intern to contribute to enterprise-scale backend development. You’ll help build and maintain backend systems powering IBM’s internal and external applications, while learning from experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a degree in CS or software engineering, with familiarity in SDLC, Agile practices, RESTful APIs, and Git. The program offers hands-on experience in cloud and hybrid environments and exposure to CI/CD workflows.