About the role#
As a z/OS Core Technologies Back End Developer Intern, you will work on enterprise-scale projects. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of backend services, APIs, and internal tooling while gaining experience across system architecture. This role is based in Poughkeepsie, New York, for the Summer 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Write clean, efficient, and documented code.
- Assist in building and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data integrations.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, and front-end developers.
- Support the deployment and monitoring of applications in hybrid, cloud, and enterprise environments.
- Participate in testing, debugging, and code review activities.
- Learn and apply software engineering best practices and AI-assisted development tools.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Programming skills in system-level or backend languages such as C, C++, or Python.
- Foundational knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, algorithms, and data structures.
- Coursework or experience in systems programming and Assembler.
- Familiarity with z/OS, mainframe, or enterprise computing environments.
- Experience with performance analysis, low-level system software development, or recovery.
- Understanding of development tools like Git, GitHub, and Jira.
- Exposure to AI technologies for automation or software development.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Poughkeepsie, New York.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About IBM
IBM provides IT services and consulting to a global client base. The company develops technology solutions across areas such as cloud computing, security, analytics, and infrastructure. It operates as a public organization with more than 10,001 employees. The corporate headquarters are located in Armonk, New York.
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