Cloud Software Intern (Python/AWS)

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC offers a paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in computer science, information technology, or related fields. Interns contribute to cloud-based projects, collaborate on agile teams, and gain hands-on experience with AWS services, Python microservices, and modern DevOps practices.

Onsite in Washington, DC with potential for remote/hybrid arrangements depending on team needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (graduating August 2027 or later)
• Foundational knowledge of Python programming
• Understanding of basic software development concepts (variables, functions, classes, APIs)
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Develop cloud-native applications and Python microservices deployed on AWS Lambda
• Learn infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK and Terraform
• Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and use Git workflows
• Design and implement RESTful endpoints with proper error handling and documentation
• Understand DevOps practices with CI/CD pipelines, Docker containers, and monitoring tools

Skills

Python

Git

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate degree program

Tools

AWS Lambda

AWS CDK

DynamoDB

S3

API Gateway

CloudWatch

Terraform

Docker

Job description

The Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC offers a paid internship program for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in computer science, information technology, or related fields. Interns contribute to cloud-based projects, collaborate on agile teams, and gain hands-on experience with AWS services, Python microservices, and modern DevOps practices.

Onsite in Washington, DC with potential for remote/hybrid arrangements depending on team needs.