[Remote] Back End Developer Intern

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. IBM is a global technology leader seeking a talented individual to join their Cost Optimization team. The role involves collaborating with various teams to assist in the development and maintenance of backend systems, contributing to enterprise-scale software projects, and continuously learning best practices in software engineering. Responsibilities Assist in the development and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and data integrations Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, architects, and product managers Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities Support deployment and monitoring of backend applications in cloud and hybrid environments Continuously learn and apply best practices in software engineering and backend architecture Skills Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Familiarity in Core Programming Languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, Golang or C++) Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle & Agile Methodologies (Scrums, DevOps workflows, exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or Github Actions) Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and databases (SQL/NoSQL) Exposure to version control systems like Git Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn Good communication and collaboration abilities Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus Knowledge of containerization tools (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with Agile development methodologies Programming Skills: C/C++ or another object-oriented language, Git, Linux Scripting Skills: Python, APDL, TCL, Bash, Perl, or Java Company Overview IBM is an IT technology and consulting firm providing computer hardware, software, infrastructure, and hosting services. It was founded in 1911, and is headquartered in Armonk, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship IBM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3032 in 2025, 3301 in 2024, 2160 in 2023, 1809 in 2022, 1157 in 2021, 2669 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.