Back End Developer Co-op: 2022 (Security)

Company: IBM
Location: Lowell
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Introduction

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today - planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.



Your Role and Responsibilities

THE IDEAL DURATION OF THIS CO-OP WILL BE JANUARY THROUGH AUGUST 2022, WITH THE OPTION OF STAYING ON DURING FALL SEMESTER - THIS WOULD REQUIRE YOU TO TAKE A SEMESTER OFF OF SCHOOL. HOWEVER, PART-TIME (20 HOURS) DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME IN THE SUMMER WILL BE CONSIDERED.



As a Back End Developer Summer Intern you: Are experienced with client-server architectures, networking protocols, application development, and using databases.

Have experience using and developing APIs.

Understand user and system requirements

Have an understanding of, or experience with, Agile development methodology.



What You'll Do: You'll work with the development team to design, implement and test microservice-based applications on the IBM Cloud Platform.

You'll work in a dynamic, collaborative environment to understand requirements, design, code and test innovative applications, and support those applications for our highly valued customers.

You'll employ IBM's Design Thinking to create products that provide a great user experience along with high performance, security, quality, and stability.

Design and code servers, services, applications and databases that are reusable, scalable and meet critical architecture goals.

Create Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) that are clean, well-documented, and easy to use.

Create and configure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. Design and implement large-scale systems and Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) that enable continuous delivery.



Who You Are: You are highly motivated and have a passion for creating and supporting great products.

You thrive on collaboration, working side by side with people of all backgrounds and disciplines, and you have very strong verbal and written communication skills.

You are great at solving problems, debugging, troubleshooting, designing and implementing solutions to complex technical issues.

You have a basic understanding of software development and programming languages.

You have the ability to learn new skills quickly and use the skills efficiently.



THE POSITION IS BASED ON-SITE IN OUR LOWELL, MA OFFICE





Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Must have basic knowledge of the following technology areas: JavaScript, CSS, HTML, React, Go, Java, Python.

Familiarity with API's

Basic knowledge working with relational databases (SQL (Structured Query Language), joins, group by)

Basic knowledge of operating systems and how they work (i.e. Operating systems courses); Container technologies; Internet Services; and/or Managed Services

Basic understanding of user and system requirements

Have an interest in, understanding of, or experience with Agile development methodology







Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

Familiar with LinuxOS

Experience working with relational databases (SQL (Structured Query Language), joins, group by)

Experience working with cloud technologies







About Business Unit

IBM's Cloud and Cognitive software business is committed to bringing the power of IBM's Cloud and Watson/AI technologies to life for our clients and ecosystem partners around the world. IBM provides you with the most comprehensive and consistent approach to development, security and operations across hybrid environments-with complete software solutions for business and IT operations, development, data science, security, and management. Our experts and software capabilities help organizations develop applications once and deploy them anywhere, integrate security across the breadth of their IT estate, and automate operations with management visibility. With IBM, you also have access to new skills and methods, governance and management approaches, and a deep ecosystem of industry experts and partners.



This job requires you to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated prior to your start date, where legally permissible. Proof of vaccination status will be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical, pregnancy or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.



Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.



Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.



It's time to define your career.





About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.



At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.





Location Statement

IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, IBM 401(k) Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.



This position is eligible for participation in an IBM sales incentive plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible Target Incentive, as addressed in the applicable plan, all of which is subject to change.



IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.



We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.





Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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