Cleared Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

CACI International•Sterling, VA

12d•$39,900 - $79,900•Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a skilled Software Developer for our Summer 2027 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 currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly.
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.
Suggesting ways to improve the application and overall UI/UX.
Working closely with on-site and remote engineers developing front-end applications and back-end microservices.
Solving challenging, but rewarding technical problems.
Meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle.
Suggesting ways to improve UX/UI and the software baseline.
Introducing new ways to meet mission needs.
Working on new technologies, striving to stay customer-focused and thriving on challenges to build new UI applications.
Utilizing industry proven design patterns and open-source tools.
Contributing to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere.