Back End Developer Intern, NY POK BS
IBM
Poughkeepsie, ARFresher9h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- NetworkingREST APIsEmbedded systemsAgilePythonJava
- Work
- On-site in Poughkeepsie · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- REST APIs83%Agile40%Networking5%Embedded systems4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Backend Developer intern, you will:
Key Responsibilities
- 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 (e.g., REST APIs)
- Design and code server applications, firmware, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goals
- Design and implement large scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Need an understanding of, or experience with, Agile and Cloud devOps development methodologies
- Basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas:
- Understanding of software development concepts
- Experience with C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
- Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (Git, Jenkins), and databases
- Familiarity with APIs
- Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (e.g., Operating systems courses)
- Basic knowledge of Container technologies, Internet Services, and/or Managed Services
Qualifications
- Communication skills
- Ability to learn new technologies and procedures
- Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
Experience in one or more of the following technology areas:
- Programming:
- Experience with Python
- Experience with C and/or C++
- AI / Machine Learning:
- Experience or knowledge in most of the following: PyTorch and/or TensorFlow, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Agentic AI, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Relevant Coursework
Candidates should have completed most of the following courses:
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Differential Equations
- Linear Algebra
- Discrete Mathematics
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Operating Systems