Back End Developer Intern 2026

**Introduction** At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. **Your role and responsibilities** As a Backend Developer intern, you will: * Work with client-server architectures, networking protocols, application development, and databases * Create and configure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications * Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use, (i.e,, REST APIs). * Design and code server applications firmware, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goals * Need an understanding of, or experience with, Agile and Cloud devOps development methodologies * Design and implement large scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud. **Required technical and professional expertise** Must have basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas: * Understanding of software development concepts. * C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL. * Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (Git, Jenkins, Jira),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. * Communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies and procedures. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * 1 year experience in one or more of the following technology areas: C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL. * 1 year experience with APIs. * Experience in JSON, Web Services. * Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations. 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.