Frontend Developer Internship Jobs in Springfield, VA

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* Warfighter Capabilities The N927 Mission Engineering Department specializes in intelligence integration and interoperability, technology application, and information technology strategic planning to deliver mission-focused solutions that enhance the effectiveness and connectivity of intelligence operations. In this role, you are the expert in developing front-end and back-end programming and scalable software solutions supporting Intelligence Community challenges. You are part of a MITRE team developing and designing web architecture, working with databases, and ensuring the responsiveness of applications, among other duties. As a Full Stack Engineer, you will: * Collaborate with a diverse range of government sponsors to understand their challenges, assess potential solutions, and develop actionable applications. You will translate business needs into technical requirements.
* Present your solutions in a clear and user-friendly manner that can be understood by all sponsor audiences, regardless of their technical expertise.
* Should have a functional knowledge of all layers of computer software development. Proficiency in server, network, and hosting environments, relational and non-relational databases, how to interact with APIs, user interface/experience, quality assurance, version control systems, and security. Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
* Active Top-Secret Clearance
* Basic Proficiency of at least one front-end language/library (e.g. HTML/CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
* Basic Proficiency of at least one of the following languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python, Go) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js)
* Basic Proficiency of databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g. Apache, Nginx), and grasp of basic CRUD operations and how to structure data efficiently.
* Proficiency in Git for version control and use of repositories (e.g., GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) and collaboration workflows.
* Must have MITRE internship experience within the last 12 months
* This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: * 1 year of Full Stack Development experience.
* Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
* Proficiency in one or more multiple front-end languages and libraries ((e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)
* Proficiency in one or more multiple back-end languages (e.g. C#, Java, Python, Go) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Angular, React, Node.js, Vue)
* Proficiency in database knowledge and experience
* Experience with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
Top Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$79,200 - $99,000 - $118,800 Annual Work Location Type:
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