Federal Dev Intern — Build Secure Gov Solutions

IBM; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM's US Federal team invites applications for a Federal Developer Intern role in 2027. You will work on secure government projects, gain exposure to full stack development and cloud technologies, and contribute to mission-critical solutions under expert mentoring.

The internship runs May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, lasting 10 weeks, with a clear pathway into IBM's Associate Program based on performance. A Bachelor's degree is required and eligibility for federal clearance is noted.

Qualifications

• Exposure to Java, C++, Python or similar languages and systems design concepts.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills in agile environments.
• Growth mindset with initiative to learn and upskill.
• Leadership experience and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to define technical specs and drive project outcomes.
• Document requirements and contribute to secure, mission-critical government solutions.
• Engage in full stack cloud native development with a focus on quality and deliverables.
• Support workshops and interviews to capture essential information.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

SQL

HTML

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

IBM's US Federal team invites applications for a Federal Developer Intern role in 2027. You will work on secure government projects, gain exposure to full stack development and cloud technologies, and contribute to mission-critical solutions under expert mentoring.

The internship runs May 24, 2027 to July 30, 2027, lasting 10 weeks, with a clear pathway into IBM's Associate Program based on performance. A Bachelor's degree is required and eligibility for federal clearance is noted.