Development Operations Intern

Summary

Join Clarity Innovations, a national security partner, as a software engineering intern. You will be an integral member of a Scrum team, actively participating in all phases of the Agile software development lifecycle. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions. You will collaborate with experienced developers and learn Agile methodologies. The internship provides opportunities for professional growth and contributes to real-world projects impacting clients. There's a potential for full-time employment after the internship.

Requirements

• Pursuing a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance
• Experience with C/C++, Python, Go, and/or Rust (in the classroom or from another internship)
• Understanding of network programming fundamentals, particularly with networking, data structures, and data models
• Ability to collaborate on a team, but execute independently
• Comfortable in a high-trust, adaptable, team environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications as part of an Agile Scrum team, ensuring alignment with client requirements
• Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings to support team collaboration and project progress
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior developers and adhere to coding standards and best practices
• Conduct unit and integration testing to identify and fix software defects, ensuring the quality and reliability of the delivered solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members, including developers, testers, product owners, and Scrum Masters, to deliver high-quality software
• Contribute innovative ideas and suggestions to improve software development processes, project outcomes, and team efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in software development using languages such as Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, and an understanding of the software development lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex technical issues
• Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git, and experience with collaborative development tools like Jira or Confluence
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to learn from and contribute to a collaborative team environment