Back-End Developer

As a Back-End Developer: Generalist, you will work in an agile, collaborative environment across software architecture, understanding both front-end and back-end concerns, while specializing in the back-end. You will develop using object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and concurrency, and implement industry standards and best practices for database security.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Develop RESTful APIs and Web Services: Design and construct RESTful APIs and web services to meet user and system requirements, ensuring seamless integration with front-end applications.

• Plan and Construct Databases: Analyze, design, and construct databases, implementing industry standards and best practices for database security and defining database and information security requirements.

• Write SQL and NoSQL Queries: Develop structured query language (SQL) queries, back-end database stored procedures, or NoSQL queries to support application development and data analysis.

• Implement Object-Oriented Programming: Apply object-oriented programming principles, multi-threading, and concurrency to develop scalable and efficient back-end solutions.

• Collaborate on Software Architecture: Work collaboratively across software architecture, considering both front-end and back-end concerns to deliver comprehensive solutions.

• Exposure to Agile Development: Familiarity with working in agile environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver software solutions.

• Experience with Client-Server Architectures: Understanding of client-server architectures, networking protocols, and application development principles.

• Database Development Skills: Exposure to planning, analyzing, designing, and constructing databases, including implementing industry standards for database security.

• Programming Language Proficiency: Experience working with programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, and server-side JavaScript.

• API Development Knowledge: Familiarity with developing RESTful APIs and web services, including understanding user and system requirements.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with Cloud Platforms: Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure and platforms, such as AWS or Azure, can be beneficial for designing and deploying scalable back-end solutions.

• Knowledge of Containerization: Understanding containerization technologies like Docker can aid in efficient application deployment and management.

• Exposure to DevOps Tools: Familiarity with DevOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI can help streamline development workflows and improve collaboration.

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.