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Employment Details:
Job Title: Entry-Level Backend Developer (2025)
Location: Multiple Locations (view list above)
Category: Software Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time
Travel Requirement: Up to 20% (around 1 day per week)
Contract Type: Regular
Company: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
Job ID: 725845BR
Role Description: Entry-Level Backend Developer (2025)
We are seeking enterprising, ambitious, and energetic backend developers who will join us in 2025. We have several different start dates, as early as January 2025, in addition to the opportunity to continue into the balance of the year. As a backend developer, you will function in a highly dynamic, always–changing technology atmosphere that requires hardiness, determination, and enthusiasm.
In this role, you will impact multiple facets of the software development life cycle, such as design, implementation, testing, and support. You will work with cross-functional teams to create high-quality software solutions with client-specific requirements. In addition, you will also get to make an additional impact through contributing to open-source communities in a variety of domains.
Here, you‘ll be mentored and coached by experienced professionals who‘ll challenge you to think out-of-the-box, think beyond, and come up with innovative solutions that make historic impact for our clients‘ customers and the broader business community. Our open and adaptable environment supports career development over the long term, learning, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
At IBM, as an entry-level backend developer, you will:
Work with client-server architectures, network protocols, and application development.
Create clean, well-documented, and easy–to-use APIs.
Develop reusable, scalable, and efficient servers, services, applications, and databases that satisfy essential architecture requirements.
Use Agile development practices to deliver projects in a smooth manner.
Create Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications.
Deploy large-scale systems and service-oriented architectures (SOA) to facilitate continuous delivery and smooth operations.
Who You Are: Ideal Candidate Profile
IBM seeks highly driven professionals with an enthusiasm for backend programming and software development. The ideal candidate:
Must have a passion to create and maintain excellent products.
Must perform exceptionally well in team settings and operate flawlessly with multidisciplinary professionals.
Must have superior communication and written skills.
Must possess a keen sense of solving problems, debugging code, trouble-shooting issues, and creating scalable solutions for vexing technical problems.
Exhibit a foundational knowledge of software development and programming languages.
Be able to quickly pick up new technologies and make effective use of new skills.
Needed Technical and Professional Skills
In order to be qualified for this position, job applicants should have basic knowledge of one or more of the listed technology fields:
Programming Languages: C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
Server and Application Development: Knowledge working with servers, applications, and databases
API Development: Knowledge working on creating and integrating APIs
Operating Systems: General understanding of operating system functionality, such as familiarity with container technologies, internet services, and managed services
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
Though not necessary, ideal candidates will have the following experience:
At least 3 months of experience with one or more of the listed programming languages: C++, C, Java, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL At least 3 months of hands-on experience with APIs
Work Locations
IBM has several job openings for this position in the following office locations. Opportunities might differ depending on demand:
Tucson, AZ
Austin, TX
Rochester, MN
RTP (Research Triangle Park), NC
San Jose, CA
Poughkeepsie, NY
Salary and Benefits
IBM provides a competitive compensation package for this position
Estimated Minimum Salary: $95,040 annually
Estimated Maximum Salary: $142,560 annually
As part of a competitive salary, IBM offers a comprehensive set of employee benefits, such as healthcare coverage, retirement savings, paid leave, ongoing learning opportunities, and access to leading-edge technology resources.
Why Join IBM?
At IBM, we strive to create an environment that inspires creativity, collaboration, and career development. By joining our team, you‘ll:
Get real–world experience with advanced technologies and innovative projects.
Work in an open and inclusive culture that rewards your individual strengths and ideas.
Work with industry experts, mentors, and peers who share your passion for technology and problem-solving.
Have the freedom and choice to try on various career opportunities within IBM‘s vast ecosystem.
Make a real impact by contributing to projects that shape the future of technology and business solutions.
Are you looking to move your career to the next level and join a world-famous tech company that is leading the way in innovation? If you‘re interested in backend development, keen to learn, and looking for new challenges, we‘d love to hear from you!
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