React/Node Developer Intern (Summer 2027)

Dev Technology; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

Dev Technology Group invites rising juniors and seniors to join our Summer 2027 Internship Program in Reston, Virginia. Interns will work on a government-facing software project and gain exposure to Agile development, DevOps, and related practices.

Qualified applicants are pursuing a BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, with experience in React UI, Node.js, and AWS tools. Commute to Reston office at least two days a week is required.

Qualifications

• Rising juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Experience with React UI and Node.js.
• Experience with AWS Cloud Tools.
• Able to understand complex business processes and systems.
• Strong problem-solving and learning aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a government-facing software project using Agile methods.
• Attend Scrum ceremonies and collaborate with interns on a project.
• Produce user guides and document software features.
• Assist with external software testing and code reviews.
• Present results to the executive team at program end.

Skills

React UI

Node.js

AWS Cloud Tools

Communication

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jest

React Testing Library

Jenkins

Maven

Ansible

JUnit

PostgreSQL/DynamoDB

Job description

React/Node Developer Intern (Summer 2027)

Reston, Virginia

Clearance: US citizenship required. Must be able to obtain a public trust clearance or higher as required

Dev Technology Group seeks talented rising juniors and seniors for our Summer 2027 Internship Program. Interns will be based out of our headquarters in Reston, Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking professional experience in software development, sysadmin, DevOps, or a related field.

What You'll Be Doing:

Dev interns will work on a dynamic software development project in support of a government client. This is an opportunity to contribute to improving software development outcomes for our client and to observe and participate in many aspects of an Agile software development project. Interns will also work on a technical intern project with the rest of the internship team.

• Practice Agile methodology by attending all Scrum-related meetings, such as daily stand-ups, weekly sprint planning, and weekly retros
• Conduct an analysis of system issues raised by end-users by researching the code
• Work with fellow summer interns on a technically focused project and present the group's results to the executive team at the end of the program. Past projects have included creating a mentorship web application, designing a wellness mobile application, and creating a technical environment, as well as reaching out to local universities regarding a hackathon/tech challenge.
• Conduct external software testing
• Write and maintain user guide documentation
• Attend corporate-level meetings to learn about other areas of the business, such as business development, finance, and project management

Required Skills and Experience:

• Rising juniors and seniors working toward a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field are preferred
• Experience with React UI
• Experience with Node.js
• Experience with AWS Cloud Tools
• Ability to understand complex business processes and how they relate to the systems supporting them
• Ability to research problems, identify a root cause, and recommend and implement a solution
• Aptitude for picking up technology quickly, along with a desire to learn and progress
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to collaborate with team members to ensure client needs and expectations are met or exceeded
• Demonstrates a passion for solving complex software challenges and enjoys working in team collaboration
• Must be able to commute to the Reston, Virginia office a minimum of 2 days a week

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Rising senior (strongly preferred)
• Experience with AWS Cloud Tools (preferred)
• Experience with Jest, React-Testing Library, Mocha, Chai, and Sinon (preferred)
• Knowledge of Java (preferred)
• Experience with AWS Lambda (preferred)
• Experience with the SPA concept and libraries (preferred)
• Experience with agile and DevOps tools, such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, Ansible, and JUnit (preferred)
• Experience in writing SQL and working with relational database structures, PostgreSQL, and/or DynamoDB (preferred)

Our estimated salary range for this position is $21-$30/hr. This presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range.

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client’s missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past THIRTEEN years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Dev Technology Group operates in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MD, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.