Development (AI) Intern

Vertosoft; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work schedule (Leesburg, VA)

Mentorship by IT professionals

Job summary

Vertosoft in Leesburg, VA is offering a Development (AI) Intern role within Enterprise Operations. The intern will support the IT team with designing, developing, and maintaining internal applications, integrations, and automated workflows, with a growing focus on AI-driven solutions using OutSystems, Salesforce Einstein/Agentforce, Azure AI, and Wrike.

This paid internship provides hands-on experience in low-code development, AI-assisted automation, and business systems configuration, plus

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of internal applications using low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems).
• Assist with building and maintaining automated workflows that streamline business processes (e.g., onboarding workflows, price list management, and recurring operational tasks).
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and refining internal tools and system enhancements.
• Support the development of AI-assisted features and agentic workflows within low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems AI, Salesforce Agentforce/Einstein).
• Assist with integrating AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities into internal tools, chatbots, and automated workflows.
• Help evaluate, pilot, and document AI tools and use cases to improve internal processes and productivity.
• Assist with API-based integrations between enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, Celigo, and other internal platforms.
• Support configuration and workflow management within systems such as Salesforce and Wrike.
• Help maintain system configurations to support data accuracy and reliable process execution.
• Document internal tools, workflows, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Maintain clean, organized technical documentation and system notes.
• Collaborate with IT team members on technical setup, configuration, testing, and shared tooling initiatives.
• Provide limited support on IT-related tasks to gain exposure to enterprise technology operations.
• Partner with interns and team members on cross-functional projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Low-code platforms

APIs & integrations

AI/ML concepts

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's or related field

Tools

OutSystems

Salesforce

Azure AI

Wrike

Celigo

Job description

Description

Development (AI) Intern

Position Details

Department / Team: Enterprise Operations (IT / Business Systems Development)

Location & Work Model: Leesburg, VA (Hybrid)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Internship)

Reports To: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Position Summary

The Development Intern will support Vertosoft’s IT team with the design, development, and maintenance of internal applications, integrations, and automated workflows — with a growing focus on AI-driven and agentic solutions. This internship provides hands‑on experience in low‑code development, AI-assisted automation, and business system configuration across tools such as OutSystems, Salesforce (including Einstein / Agentforce), Microsoft Azure (including Azure AI), and Wrike, with limited exposure to IT operational support for a well‑rounded technical foundation.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Automation

• Support the development and enhancement of internal applications using low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems).
• Assist with building and maintaining automated workflows that streamline business processes (e.g., onboarding workflows, price list management, and recurring operational tasks).
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and refining internal tools and system enhancements.

AI & Intelligent Automation

• Support the development of AI-assisted features and agentic workflows within low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems AI, Salesforce Agentforce/Einstein).
• Assist with integrating AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities into internal tools, chatbots, and automated workflows.
• Help evaluate, pilot, and document AI tools and use cases to improve internal processes and productivity.

Integrations & Business Systems

• Assist with API-based integrations between enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, Celigo, and other internal platforms.
• Support configuration and workflow management within systems such as Salesforce and Wrike.
• Help maintain system configurations to support data accuracy and reliable process execution.

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Document internal tools, workflows, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Maintain clean, organized technical documentation and system notes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with IT team members on technical setup, configuration, testing, and shared tooling initiatives.
• Provide limited support on IT-related tasks to gain exposure to enterprise technology operations.
• Partner with interns and team members on cross-functional projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Foundational understanding of software concepts, workflows, and application development.
• Interest in low-code/no-code platforms and business systems.
• Basic familiarity with APIs, integrations, or automation concepts (preferred).
• Interest in AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, or working with generative AI and LLM-based tools (preferred).

Core Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to learn new platforms and technical concepts quickly.
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, PowerApps, or similar tools).
• Exposure to Salesforce, cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), and/or integration tools.
• Familiarity with process automation, system workflows, or internal tooling.
• Prior internship experience, academic projects, or lab experience related to development or business systems.
• Exposure to AI platforms and tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, Salesforce Einstein/Agentforce, or LLM APIs such as OpenAI or Anthropic).

Key Competencies

• Curious and eager to learn new technologies
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and process‑driven
• Adaptable and comfortable working in evolving technical environments
• Collaborative and open to feedback
• Curious about AI and emerging technology, with an interest in applying it responsibly to real business problems

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid internship opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule (Leesburg, VA)
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise applications, integrations, and automation
• Mentorship from experienced IT and systems professionals
• Opportunity to build practical skills toward careers in software development, systems engineering, or business technology

About Vertosoft

Vertosoft is a fast‑growing technology distributor and solutions provider specializing in bringing innovative software, AI, and IT solutions to the public sector. As we evolve into an AI‑centric organization, we work with emerging and leading technology vendors — including AI and machine learning providers — to simplify and accelerate procurement for federal, state, and local government customers.

At Vertosoft, you’ll join a collaborative team working at the intersection of technology and government innovation. We value initiative, integrity, and impact — and we’re committed to helping our employees grow in an environment that encourages professional development and purpose‑driven work.

Vertosoft is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.