Co-op Software Developer — Front/Back Full-Stack

IBM; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Software is offering a 16-week Co‑Op for actively enrolled undergraduate students. The role focuses on hands-on software development across front-end, back-end, or full‑stack projects with diverse technologies and teams.

Eligibility requires active enrollment and the ability to pause coursework for the duration. Candidates should expect full-time availability (40 hours/week) during Spring 2027 (Jan 19–May 7) and potential full-time opportunities after degree completion.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program and returning to complete degree after the co-op.
• Available to start full-time between Dec 2027 and Aug 2028.
• Able to commit to 16 weeks in 40 hours/week.
• Co-op requires pausing concurrent coursework during term.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, testing, and debugging of software in front-end, back-end, or full-stack environments.
• Work with languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C++, Go, Rust, Swift, Kotlin.
• Help build user interfaces using React or contribute to back-end services and APIs.
• Use Git and other version-control and collaboration tools.
• Work with cloud and container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Explore AI/ML, automation, and cloud-native development.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

C++

Go

Rust

Swift

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

REST APIs

React

CI/CD

AI/ML

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

REST APIs

Job description

IBM Software is offering a 16-week Co‑Op for actively enrolled undergraduate students. The role focuses on hands-on software development across front-end, back-end, or full‑stack projects with diverse technologies and teams.

Eligibility requires active enrollment and the ability to pause coursework for the duration. Candidates should expect full-time availability (40 hours/week) during Spring 2027 (Jan 19–May 7) and potential full-time opportunities after degree completion.