Software Developer Intern

Bigbear.aiTysons, VA

About The Position

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Developer Intern to support the development of our commercial cloud-based web application. The intern will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads in an agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with full stack development, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
  • Must be a rising Junior or Senior (i.e., completed at least 2 years of coursework)
  • Basic foundation in computer science, algorithms, and web services design
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
  • Strong problem-solving skills with good aptitude and reasoning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

  • Exposure to cloud platforms, particularly AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Cognito, CloudWatch, etc.)
  • Basic understanding of serverless architecture and Infrastructure as Code concepts
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker containerization platforms
  • Experience designing or consuming RESTful APIs
  • Awareness of system monitoring and observability tools
  • Basic understanding of user authentication and authorization concepts
  • Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience in software development

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of software and web applications
  • Support the building of prototypes, proof of concepts, and R&D efforts under the guidance of senior developers
  • Help troubleshoot and resolve backend issues with guidance from senior engineers
  • Assist in designing and maintaining APIs to support external systems, web, and mobile applications
  • Contribute to maintaining and enhancing API documentation for backend web services
  • Support the development and maintenance of unit tests for critical components
  • Assist with the implementation of security and data protection best practices
  • Collaborate with the product manager, business analyst, and chief architect to understand technical design and solutions
  • Coordinate with team members to contribute to deliverable end-products
  • Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including releases and deployment
  • Attend and support customer and integrator meetings as needed
  • Stay up to date with current best practices and emerging technologies
  • Participate in code reviews and receive mentorship from senior developers
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