Infrastructure & Technology Entry Level Back End Developer : Poughkeepsie

At IBM, we’re redefining what’s possible through technology—and as a Back-End Developer Intern, you’ll be part of that transformation. This internship offers hands‑on experience building the server‑side logic, APIs, and infrastructure that power enterprise‑grade applications used across industries.

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and cross‑functional teams to design scalable systems, integrate cloud technologies, and contribute to the development of secure, high‑performance software solutions. Whether you're optimizing data flow, building RESTful services, or supporting Dev Ops pipelines, your work will help shape the digital backbone of IBM’s global innovation.

As a Back-End Developer Intern, you’ll be part of a dynamic team building the core logic and infrastructure behind IBM’s enterprise applications. Your responsibilities may include:

• Software Development Lifecycle Participation Contribute to design, implementation, testing, and support of backend systems.
• API Development Create clean, well‑documented, and user‑friendly APIs (especially RESTful APIs).
• Cloud & Dev Ops Integration Work with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) environments. Use tools like Git and Jenkins.
• Server‑Side Programming Develop scalable, reusable server applications and databases using languages like Java, Python, C++, Golang, and SQL.
• System Design & Architecture Help design large‑scale systems that support continuous delivery both on‑premises and in the cloud.
• Agile Methodologies Collaborate in Agile and Dev Ops workflows to deliver iterative improvements.
• Open Source Contribution Opportunity to engage with open‑source communities across multiple disciplines.
• Technical Troubleshooting & Support Assist in debugging, performance tuning, and system optimization.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Must have basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas:
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
• Knowledge working with servers, applications and databases.
  • Familiarity with APIs
• Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses);
  Container technologies;
  Internet Services; and/or Managed Services
• Development Tools:
  
  Experience with software development tools such as Git, IDEs (e.g., Eclipse, Intelli
  
  J), and version control systems.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability:
  Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Quick learner and a strong team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑Driven and Proven ability to work effectively in a global team environment.
• Ability to make decisions and multitask.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• 1 year experience in one or more of the following technology areas

C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL, PLX

• 1 year experience with APIs
• Familiarity with MLOPs (Machine Learning Ops).

IBM Systems helps IT leaders think differently about their infrastructure. IBM servers and storage are no longer inanimate - they can understand, reason, and learn so our clients can innovate while avoiding IT issues. Our systems power the world’s most important industries and our clients are the architects of the future.

Join us to help build our leading‑edge technology portfolio designed for cognitive business and optimized for cloud computing.

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

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