Cleared Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

CACI•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a skilled Software Developer for our Summer 2026 Makalu internship program. If you are enthusiastic about creating innovative products and components utilizing modern technologies, this opportunity may be a perfect fit for you. You will be engaging in a dynamic, start-up-like environment focused on new development within an agile framework. This role requires full-time, on-site presence at our locations in Denver, CO, and Sterling, VA

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable TS/SCI with Poly.
Must currently be enrolled in a full-time Undergraduate, or Graduate Student.
If Undergraduate or Graduate, pursing a degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred, not required.
Entry Level experience and knowledge of Coding.
Experience using REST-based web services.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Familiarity with modern web technologies and techniques such as HTML5, CSS, CSS pre-processors (e.g. SASS, Less, Stylus), or JavaScript build tools (e.g. Browserify, WebPack, Closure).
Familiarity with Java Spring Boot
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Linux environment and Linux shell scripting.

Nice To Haves

An eagerness to learn a modern infrastructure and be a part of a team supporting mission critical systems.
Familiarity with real-time communication mechanisms such as WebSockets.
Familiarity with Node, Cesium, and/or Open Layers.
Familiarity with Spring, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of microservices based architecture.
Familiarity with Elasticsearch and SQL based databases
Familiarity with emerging trends in desktop, web, and mobile app development.
Experience with deployments, dev ops, and / or AWS
Experience with Git.

Responsibilities

Proactively designing the architecture for new components, while also suggesting ways to improve the application and overall UI/UX.
Work closely together with on-site and remote engineers developing front-end applications and back-end microservices, all dedicated to creating the best products and user experience possible.
Solving challenging, but rewarding technical problems, meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle, suggesting ways to improve UX/UI and the software baseline, and introducing new ways to meet mission needs.
Be part of an agile team where communication skills and the ability to execute within the established development process are paramount to your and the team's success.
Work on new technologies, striving to stay customer-focused and thriving on challenges to build new UI applications.
Utilize industry proven design patterns and open-source tools.
Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere.