Software Developer Intern-Rochester, MN

IBM Computing; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Infrastructure is seeking a Software Developer Intern who will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software powering hybrid cloud, storage, automation, and systems management products. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions for modern IT environments.

You will participate in the full SDLC, contribute to architecture discussions, create documentation, and implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to improve

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C++).
• Understanding of software design principles, OOP, and data structures.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Git and Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions.
• Participate in the full SDLC including requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product, architects, QA, and operations to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Develop scalable, secure applications, services, APIs, and backend components.
• Troubleshoot defects, performance issues, and customer-reported problems.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.

Skills

Programming languages

REST APIs

Git

Linux

CI/CD

Testing methodologies

Tools

Git

Linux/Unix

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Introduction

As a Software Developer Intern within IBM Infrastructure, you will design, develop, test, and maintain enterprise-class software solutions that power IBM's infrastructure offerings, including hybrid cloud, storage, data protection, automation, security, and systems management products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable solutions that help clients modernize and manage their critical IT environments.

Your role and responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern software engineering practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support.
• Collaborate with product management, architects, quality assurance, support, and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.
• Develop scalable, secure, and performant applications, services, APIs, and backend components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer-reported issues.
• Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to products, processes, and development methodologies.
• Support agile development processes and actively participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript, or similar.
• Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and data structures.
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems.
• Knowledge of source control systems such as Git.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools.
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and performance analysis.
• Familiarity with databases, including relational and/or NoSQL technologies.
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native architectures.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure management solutions.
• Experience with storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, automation frameworks, or agentic AI solutions.
• Experience building highly available, scalable distributed systems.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices.
• Experience with DevSecOps, security best practices, and secure software development.
• Familiarity with IBM technologies, Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, or enterprise software products.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.