2027 Summer Intern, Software Developer (Reston, VA)

ICF International; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Exposure to AI/Cloud

Job summary

ICF International is seeking a motivated 2027 Summer Intern, Software Developer to join our technology team. This entry-level, 10-week internship is designed for students interested in software development, low-code platforms, automation, cloud technologies, and AI capabilities.

You will collaborate with experienced developers to design, configure, test, and deploy technology solutions that address real-world client needs.

Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/SE/Data Science degree

Tools

Git

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Job description

ICF is seeking a motivated 2027 Summer Intern, Software Developer to join our growing technology team. This opportunity is designed for students interested in software development, low-code/no-code platforms, process automation, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities.

As a Software Developer Intern, you will work alongside experienced developers, analysts, architects, and /or technology professionals to design, configure, develop, test, and deploy technology solutions that address real-world business and client needs. Depending on business needs and project assignments, interns may support platform-specific teams and technologies such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian or other enterprise application platforms.

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. At this time , we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment of enterprise software applications and technology solutions.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support the creation of workflows, automations , user experiences, business rules, integrations, and application features.
• Participate in software development activities using a combination of low-code platforms, configuration tools, and traditional coding practices.
• Assist with application testing, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and defect resolution.
• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge-sharing materials, and project deliverables.
• Gain exposure to artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, AI-assisted development, agentic workflows, and emerging technology capabilities.
• Support integration efforts involving APIs, enterprise data, cloud services, and external systems.
• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including planning, user story development, sprint ceremonies, and team collaboration.
• Learn and apply software development best practices related to security, accessibility, performance, maintainability, and user experience.

Basic Qualifications

• By start date, a minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours.
• Due to federal contract requirements, individuals m ust be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Interest in software development, application development, process automation, cloud technologies, data solutions, or artificial intelligence.
• Exposure to programming concepts through coursework, academic projects, internships, personal projects, hackathons, or similar experiences.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS, or related technologies.
• Exposure to low-code or enterprise application platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with APIs, integrations, data management concepts, or cloud platforms.
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile.
• Exposure to collaboration and development tools such as Git, GitHub, Jira, or Confluence.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies .

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience developing and delivering enterprise technology solutions.
• Exposure to modern software development practices, automation technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities.
• Mentorship from experienced developers, architects, analysts, and technology leaders.
• Opportunities to work across a variety of technology platforms and solution areas.
• Experience collaborating in a professional Agile development environment.
• Exposure to real-world client projects, innovation initiatives, and emerging technologies.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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