Software Developer Intern -Tucson, AZ

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IBM is a technology and consulting company that develops infrastructure, hybrid cloud, storage, security, and systems management solutions. The Software Developer Intern will design, develop, test, and maintain software while contributing to the full software development lifecycle, scalable applications, APIs, automation, and agile engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern software engineering practices

Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support

Collaborate with product management, architects, quality assurance, support, and operations teams to deliver customer-focused solutions

Develop scalable, secure, and performant applications, services, APIs, and backend components

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks, and customer-reported issues

Contribute to architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and code reviews

Create and maintain technical documentation, test plans, and operational procedures

Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices to improve software quality and delivery efficiency

Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to products, processes, and development methodologies

Support agile development processes and actively participate in sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement activities

Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, Go, C++, JavaScript, or similar
• Understanding of software design principles, object-oriented programming, and data structures
• Experience developing REST APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
• Knowledge of source control systems such as Git
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments and command-line tools
• Understanding of software testing methodologies, debugging, and performance analysis
• Familiarity with databases, including relational and/or NoSQL technologies
• Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, containerization, and CI/CD practices

Bachelor's Degree

• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or cloud-native architectures
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud platforms and infrastructure management solutions
• Experience with storage, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, or enterprise infrastructure technologies
• Familiarity with AI/ML, automation frameworks, or agentic AI solutions
• Experience building highly available, scalable distributed systems
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, logging, and site reliability engineering (SRE) practices
• Experience with DevSecOps, security best practices, and secure software development
• Familiarity with IBM technologies, Red Hat OpenShift, IBM Cloud, or enterprise software products

Benefits:

Hybrid work arrangement

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for up to 8 paid holidays

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for a minimum of 56 hours paid sick time

Supplemental 1 employees may be eligible for the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan

IBM offers paid family medical leave to eligible employees where required by applicable law

IBM offers disability benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law

Continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive

You’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday

You’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career