Web UI Micro-Intern: Build Showtime Interface

InterSystems; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

InterSystems, in partnership with MIT, seeks a micro-intern in Boston to design and build a web interface for Showtime, an end-to-end integration platform. You will work with senior engineers to define scope, implement the UI, and integrate with Showtime REST endpoints for selected workflows.

You will gain hands-on experience across the software lifecycle, receive mentoring, and collaborate with users and engineers across the organization to deliver a working application.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing education in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrable experience building a web application through coursework, personal projects, or employment.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, and a modern web framework or library.
• Basic understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, JSON, and front-end and back-end integration.
• Familiarity with Git source control.
• Ability to break an open-ended problem into manageable tasks and make progress with guidance.
• Motivation to learn new technologies and understand how software components work together.

Responsibilities

• Learn the purpose, workflows, and technical interfaces of Showtime.
• Gather and clarify user needs with support from senior engineers.
• Define an achievable scope focused on selected Showtime workflows.
• Design and implement an intuitive web interface.
• Integrate the interface with selected existing Showtime REST endpoints.
• Apply usability principles throughout development.
• Use practical engineering practices, including source control, code review, testing, and documentation.
• Incorporate feedback from prospective users.
• Demonstrate the resulting application and communicate project outcomes and recommended next steps.

Job description

InterSystems, in partnership with MIT, seeks a micro-intern in Boston to design and build a web interface for Showtime, an end-to-end integration platform. You will work with senior engineers to define scope, implement the UI, and integrate with Showtime REST endpoints for selected workflows.

You will gain hands-on experience across the software lifecycle, receive mentoring, and collaborate with users and engineers across the organization to deliver a working application.