Entry Level Back End Developer 2026

IntroductionAt 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, lets talk.Your Role And ResponsibilitiesAs a Backend Developer , you will:Work with client-server architectures, networking protocols, application development, and databasesCreate and configure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applicationsCreate Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use, (i.e,, REST APIs).Design and code server applications firmware, and databases that are reusable, scalable, and meet critical architecture goalsNeed an understanding of, or experience with, Agile and Cloud devOps development methodologiesDesign and implement large scale systems that enable continuous delivery on-premises and in the cloud.Preferred EducationBachelor's DegreeRequired Technical And Professional ExpertiseMust have basic knowledge in one or more of the following technology areas:Understanding of software development concepts.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 (i.e. Operating systems courses); Container technologies; Internet Services; and/or Managed Services.Communication skills and the ability to learn new technologies and procedures.Preferred Technical And Professional Experience1 year experience in one or more of the following technology areas:C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL.1 year experience with APIs.Experience in JSON, Web Services.Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations.