Entry level Backend Developer - San Jose, CA - 2027

IBM is seeking an early-career Backend Developer to work on real-world projects involving infrastructure, AI, and quantum technologies. The role focuses on developing scalable server applications, APIs, databases, and large-scale systems for on-premises and cloud environments.

What you'll do:

• Additionally, you will design and code server applications firmware and databases that are reusable, scalable, as well as design and implement large scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud. Depending upon the specific role, your responsibilities may include a need to:
• Participate in Agile development cycles: design, code, test and support
• Translate product and service requirements into client features
• Learn and apply best practices in software development and testing
• Utilize AI tools to improve your own development efficiency and productivity
• Integrate AI to make our platform-specific solutions easier to use and deploy

What they're looking for:

• • Prior (project or internship) experience in software development and/or platform engineering
• • Strong verbal and written communication skills
• • Understanding of software development concepts
• • Proficiency in C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
• • Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful and outcome focused
• • Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (Git, Jenkins) and databases
• Bachelor's Degree
• • 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 (example: REST APIs)
• • Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations