Software Developer Intern

Bigbear.ai•Tysons, VA

22h

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