Cloud-Native Software Developer Intern

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software offers a 16-week Co‑Op position for actively enrolled undergraduates to gain hands-on software development experience. You’ll work with IBM engineers to design, build, and test software across cloud, AI, and hybrid‑platform solutions while contributing to real IBM projects.

Ideal candidates are passionate about coding, regardless of language, and will learn modern practices in an Agile environment with opportunities to join IBM in a full‑time role after graduation.

Qualifications

• This internship requires active enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program and returning to complete the degree after the co‑op.
• Available to start full‑time between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Available to work full‑time (40 hours/week) at an IBM location for 16 weeks between Jan 19 - May 7.
• Co‑op requires a full‑time commitment; students should not be enrolled in concurrent coursework during the co‑op term.
• Coursework or project experience in software development using any programming language.
• Familiarity with data structures, basic algorithms, or debugging.
• Exposure to front‑end or back‑end technologies (React, Node.js, Python, Java, SQL, etc.).
• Interest in cloud computing, containers, or modern deployment practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and learn quickly in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front‑end, back‑end, or full‑stack environments.
• Help build user interfaces using frameworks like React or contribute to back‑end services and APIs.
• Use Git and other version‑control and collaboration tools.
• Work with cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and REST APIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, and cloud‑native development.

Skills

React

Node.js

Python

Java

SQL

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Agile

Cloud

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

IBM Cloud

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

IBM Software offers a 16-week Co‑Op position for actively enrolled undergraduates to gain hands-on software development experience. You’ll work with IBM engineers to design, build, and test software across cloud, AI, and hybrid‑platform solutions while contributing to real IBM projects.

Ideal candidates are passionate about coding, regardless of language, and will learn modern practices in an Agile environment with opportunities to join IBM in a full‑time role after graduation.