Summer Internship - Software Development

Capital Technology Group

8d•$750 - $850•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Technology Group (CTG) is thrilled to welcome a new cohort of ambitious undergraduate and graduate students for our Summer 2026 Software Development Internship. If you love building things, solving real-world problems, and collaborating with a talented team, this is your chance to make an impact while learning from experienced engineers. This internship is hybrid, with 2–3 days in the Silver Spring, Maryland office each week and the rest remote. The program is full time at 40 hours per week and runs for 8 weeks from June 22 through August 14. As a Software Development Intern, you’ll own features and contribute to projects that support mission-critical work. You’ll collaborate in a small engineering team, get mentorship from CTG technical leads, and gain hands-on experience building applications with modern technologies, including AWS cloud services, contemporary frameworks, and agile development practices. Your work will be meaningful, your contributions visible, and your learning immediate! Throughout the summer, you’ll join a weekly speaker series with CTG engineers and leaders, exploring software fundamentals, DevOps, data workflows, and user-centered design. You’ll also participate in career growth training, including resume development, interviewing, and networking. The internship culminates with a final presentation where you showcase the projects you built, the skills you developed, and the impact of your work. At CTG, you’ll earn while you learn, collaborate with a team that champions creativity and innovation, and gain hands-on experience that sets you apart. You’ll build your professional portfolio, connect with mentors and peers, and tackle exciting challenges in a supportive environment. Along the way, you’ll celebrate successes, learn from setbacks, and have fun doing meaningful work that impacts millions of people. If you’re ready to create, innovate, and grow this summer, we want you on our team!

Requirements

US Citizen
Living in the DC Metro area
College student majoring in Computer Science or a related field (priority given to rising seniors)
At least two past software development projects uploaded to an accessible Git repository (school or personal projects demonstrating strong technical skills)
Familiarity with Java or Python
Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React
Comfortable navigating the Linux shell and using Git
Strong communication skills, teamwork, and a passion for problem-solving
Interest in building a professional portfolio and expanding your network
A proactive, collaborative mindset with a drive to learn and innovate

Nice To Haves

Public-facing sites, apps, or demos you’ve created yourself
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) or modern software frameworks

Responsibilities

Build and enhance software applications as part of a collaborative, agile team working in Scrum sprints, taking ownership of features that make a real impact
Attend daily stand-ups and other scheduled team meetings to stay aligned, share progress, and collaborate effectively
Work on exciting technical projects involving software development, data analysis, and cloud technologies
Collaborate with other interns and team members on group tasks, problem-solving, and peer learning opportunities
Participate in technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and code reviews to learn directly from industry experts during weekly speaker sessions
Go into the office 2–3 times per week to connect with the team, participate in hands-on activities, and engage in in-person learning
Present your work throughout the internship and showcase your contributions, skills, and growth in an end-of-summer final presentation