Entry Level Back End Developer 2026

Position Overview

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, let's talk.

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 (REST APIs)
• Design and code server applications, firmware, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goals
• Utilize Agile and Cloud devOps development methodologies
• Design and implement large-scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud

Required Qualifications

• Understanding of software development concepts
• Proficiency in programming languages including C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
• Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (such as Git, Jenkins), and databases
• Familiarity with building and using APIs
• Basic knowledge of operating systems, container technologies, Internet Services, and/or Managed Services
• Strong communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year experience in one or more programming languages (C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL)
• 1 year experience with APIs
• Experience with JSON and Web Services
• Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations