Emerging Talent Associate

ZenPoint Solutions • Springfield, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ZenPoint Solutions LLC is a rapidly expanding federal-sector IT services company that emphasizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. The company is seeking students interested in a three-month internship supporting internal projects as Software Developer, Tester, or Technical Communications Interns. The opportunity offers hands-on mentorship, active learning, networking with experts, and exposure to technology innovation.

Interns will work with the development team in a dedicated sandbox environment, contribute to software development practices, and collaborate in an Agile team. The initial engagement is expected to last three months, with the possibility of extension based on mutual fit. The schedule is part-time, approximately 5–10 hours per week, and the opportunity will largely be remote. No clearance is required when applying; candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for an Interim Secret clearance, and ZenPoint will assist with the process. Pay is $20 per hour.

Requirements

• Interest in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Development, or a related technical field.
• Strong passion for technology and a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Programming experience in at least one modern object-oriented language, such as Java, C#, C++, or Python.
• Foundation in Computer Science fundamentals, including software design principles, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience working with others in a collaborative team setting.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for an Interim Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior project, research, or industry work experience.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and relational databases.
• Experience with AI or AI coding tools.
• Experience with Windows computers.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the development team in a dedicated sandbox environment to translate requirements into code that meets functional specifications.
• Implement Clean Architecture principles in new feature development and existing codebases.
• Build software solutions for modern, distributed, service-oriented architectures.
• Collaborate in an Agile team environment to support high-quality, reliable software delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed