Hybrid Software Developer Intern - Infrastructure

IBM; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

IBM is seeking a Software Developer Intern in Austin, Texas, to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software across IBM infrastructure products. You will participate in the full SDLC, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, secure backend services and APIs.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, automated testing, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment, with a focus on modern cloud and infrastructure technologies.

Qualifications

• Must have foundational software engineering knowledge and object-oriented design.
• Familiarity with Git and source control workflows.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Understanding of testing, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Awareness of cloud concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Collaborate with product, architecture, QA, and operations teams.
• Develop scalable, secure backend components, services, and APIs.
• Troubleshoot defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer issues.
• Contribute to architecture reviews and code reviews.
• Create documentation, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Implement automated testing and CI/CD processes.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and propose improvements.
• Support agile processes including sprint planning and standups.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Software design principles

CI/CD practices

Debugging & performance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Git

Linux/Unix

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Job description

IBM is seeking a Software Developer Intern in Austin, Texas, to design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software across IBM infrastructure products. You will participate in the full SDLC, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to scalable, secure backend services and APIs.

The role emphasizes DevOps practices, automated testing, and continuous improvement in a hybrid work environment, with a focus on modern cloud and infrastructure technologies.