Software Development Internship

Clarity Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Partners in Chicago is hiring a Software Development Intern who will design, develop, test, and deploy web applications using C#.NET, React/Redux, and SQL Server. You will work with senior developers on real client projects and gain hands-on experience across the full stack.

This onsite internship emphasizes cloud basics, DevOps, and AI-assisted tooling, with mentorship. Compensation is $31.00–$34.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year CS/CE or related degree with at least two years of coursework.
• Strong programming skills in an object-oriented language (C#, Java, or C++).
• Fundamental data structures and software concepts.
• Understanding of relational databases and transactions.
• Ability to translate requirements into working software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, user-focused.
• Familiarity with software/system architecture concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and investigate problems.
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications for long-term clients (CPD, Cook County Clerk).
• Build and enhance apps using C#/.NET, React/Redux, Svelte, Oracle, SQL Server, and AWS.
• Collaborate with senior developers and assume more independent tasks over time.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
• Gain exposure to cloud hosting, APIs, microservices, DevOps, databases, and architecture.
• Use AI-assisted tools as part of development while ensuring code quality.
• Contribute code to real applications that run in production.

Skills

OOP languages (C#, Java, C++)

Data structures

Relational databases

Problem solving

Communication skills

AI-assisted tooling

Education

Pursuing BS in CS/CE or related

Tools

SQL Server

React/Redux

C#.NET

AWS

Svelte

Job description

Description

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the ninth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! Clarity Partners is seeking a Software Development Intern who is passionate about software development and excited to build solutions across our technology stack. Working alongside Clarity application developers, you'll gain hands‑on experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying web applications using technologies such as C#.NET, React/Redux, and SQL Server. This internship is ideal for students interested in software engineering, cloud technologies, mobile Development and custom application development. Clarity's internship program requires full-time onsite reporting in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications for Clarity's long-term clients, including organizations such as the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the Cook County Clerk.
• Build and enhance applications using technologies that may include C#/.NET, React/Redux, Svelte, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, and AWS Bedrock.
• Work on client projects under the guidance of senior Clarity application developers, taking on increasingly independent responsibilities as you demonstrate progress and self-sufficiency.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and application architecture through development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Gain exposure to cloud hosting, APIs and microservices, DevOps practices, databases, and application architecture.
• Use modern AI-assisted development tools as part of the development process while maintaining responsibility for the quality and correctness of your work.
• Contribute code to real applications, including software that ultimately runs in production.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four‑year Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree program, having completed at least two years of coursework.
• Strong programming skills and experience with an object‑oriented programming language, preferably C#, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of fundamental data structures and software development concepts.
• Understanding of relational databases and database transactions.
• Ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into working software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to consider the end‑user experience when designing a solution.
• Familiarity with basic software and system architecture concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and independently investigate technical problems.
• Ability to use AI‑assisted development tools responsibly while understanding and explaining the resulting code.

We believe that AI‑assisted development is becoming an important part of modern software engineering. Interns are encouraged to use AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate learning and productivity, while developing the fundamental skills necessary to evaluate the results.

You should be able to understand, explain, test, defend, and take ownership of the code you deliver.

Clarity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For the Software Development Internship, the hourly pay range is $31.00–$34.00 per hour. The range represents a good‑faith estimate of what Clarity reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.