Backend Developer Intern

## About the Role IBM is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Backend Developer Intern to gain hands-on experience working on real-world, enterprise-scale software projects that impact users globally. The intern will collaborate with architects, developers, front-end engineers, and product managers to develop and maintain backend services, APIs, data integrations, and internal tooling. This internship provides exposure to modern AI technologies, cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments, as well as opportunities to work across the full system architecture. The successful candidate will bring foundational software development knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and apply modern engineering practices. ## Key Responsibilities * Assist in developing and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data integrations. * Support the development of internal tooling and backend systems for IBM applications. * Collaborate with front-end developers, architects, product managers, and other cross-functional teams. * Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code. * Participate in code reviews, software testing, and debugging activities. * Support deployment and monitoring of backend applications. * Work with cloud, enterprise, and hybrid environments. * Apply software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies. * Gain exposure to DevOps workflows and CI/CD practices. * Learn and apply software engineering and backend architecture best practices. * Use modern AI technologies and coding assistants where applicable. * Continuously learn new technologies, tools, and procedures. ## Required Qualifications * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * Basic understanding of software development concepts. * Experience or knowledge in at least one programming language from the following: * C * C++ * Golang * Ruby * Python * Perl * SQL * Java * JavaScript * Shell scripting * Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). * Exposure to Agile methodologies. * Basic understanding of APIs. * Understanding of operating systems and how they work. * Basic knowledge of AI fundamentals and coding assistants. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Effective communication skills. * Ability and eagerness to learn new technologies and procedures. ## Preferred Qualifications * Experience with JSON and Web Services. * Knowledge of computer security and cryptography fundamentals. * Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations. * Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes. * Exposure to or understanding of Assembly language and related programming techniques. * Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions. * Familiarity with DevOps workflows. * Knowledge of container technologies, Internet Services, and/or Managed Services. ## Skills & Competencies * Backend development * Software development * Programming * APIs * Data integration * Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Golang, Ruby, Perl, SQL, or Shell scripting * Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * Agile methodologies * DevOps workflows * CI/CD * Cloud computing * Hybrid environments * Operating systems * Container technologies * AI fundamentals * Coding assistants * Problem-solving * Communication * Testing and debugging * Software architecture * Continuous learning ## Education & Experience **Education** * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. * The source posting also lists a High School Diploma/GED under required education. **Experience** * No specific professional experience is required. * Foundational software development knowledge and programming experience are required. * Exposure to Agile methodologies is required. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, US * **Work Arrangement:** Hybrid * **Employment Type:** Co-Op (Fixed Term) * **Contract Type:** Internship * **Position Type:** Internship * **Area of Work:** Infrastructure & Technology * **Schedule:** General daytime shift. * **Travel:** No travel required. * **Work Hours:** Specific weekly hours are not stated in the source job description. ## Compensation & Benefits **Projected Annual Salary Range:** $75,600 – $138,600 The compensation range and benefits are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. Salary varies based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay frequency and increments follow the applicable employment classification and laws. Compensation and benefits for part-time roles are adjusted according to working hours, and benefits may be prorated for employees who begin work during the calendar year. ## Compliance / Additional Information IBM will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be able to work without current or future visa sponsorship. IBM is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. IBM is committed to compliance with applicable fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. **Job ID:** 129781 **Company:** International Business Machines Corporation **Posted:** August 24, 2026 **Job Title:** Back End Developer Intern 2027 – Poughkeepsie **Position:** Internship **Sales Incentive:** This is not a commissionable or sales incentive-based position.