> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3916329-entry-level-backend-developer-san-jose-ca-2027](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3916329-entry-level-backend-developer-san-jose-ca-2027). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Entry level Backend Developer - San Jose, CA - 2027

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Ruby, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Backend, Git, Restful APIs, Network Server, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3467068199&tx=KK7373FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

As an Early college hire, you'll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects that impact users globally. You'll collaborate with designers and developers to build responsive and user-friendly applications using modern technologies. We are also looking for you to bring your own knowledge and expertise to the role along with a willingness to challenge the status quo in the interest of developing the best business outcomes., * Prior (project or internship) experience in software development and/or platform engineering

 * Strong verbal and written communication skills
 * Understanding of software development concepts.
 * Proficiency in C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL.
 * Growth minded, trusted, team focused, courageous, resourceful and outcome focused.
 * Working knowledge of servers, applications, devOps tools (Git, Jenkins) and databases

Preferred technical and professional experience

 * 1 year experience in one or more of the following technology areas:C++, C, Java, Golang, Ruby, Python, Perl, SQL
 * 1 year experience with APIs (example: REST APIs)
 * Understanding of virtualization concepts and cloud operations