Full Stack Development Intern Jobs in Clayton, NC

As a Development Lead, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain production-grade applications using technologies such as React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask.

• Lead sprint-level technical delivery by breaking down requirements, identifying dependencies and risks, and coordinating work across engineering teams.

• Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing standards, documentation, secure coding practices, and adherence to Definition of Done requirements.

• Serve as a primary technical resource for resolving developer blockers, clarifying requirements, and evaluating implementation tradeoffs.

• Collaborate with Solution Architects to execute solution designs and elevate architecture decisions when appropriate.

• Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD processes, automated testing, security requirements, release readiness, and deployment success.

• Mentor and coach engineers through code reviews, pair programming, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional learning opportunities.

• Support Agile delivery practices including backlog refinement, sprint planning, estimation, daily standups, retrospectives, and progress tracking.

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including API specifications, component documentation, architecture decision records, coding standards, and operational runbooks.

• Monitor application performance following releases and participate in troubleshooting, incident response, and corrective actions when needed.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members through coaching, professional development support, and ongoing performance feedback.

• Participate in recruiting activities, including technical interviews, candidate evaluations, and technical assessment reviews.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen software quality, security, reliability, maintainability, and development practices

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience will also be considered.

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including at least two years in a senior or lead-level development role with technical accountability.

• Proven experience with full-stack development, including frontend and backend technologies such as React, Next.js, TypeScript, Python, and Flask.

• Strong ability to write, review, and maintain secure, scalable, and production-ready code.

• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with OpenAPI/Swagger documentation standards.

• Knowledge of SQL databases, cloud platforms, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software delivery practices.

• Understanding of DevSecOps principles, secure coding methodologies, automated testing frameworks, SAST tools, deployment gates, and OWASP Top 10 concepts.

• Experience working in Agile environments with responsibilities that include planning, estimation, backlog refinement, sprint execution, and retrospective participation.

• Demonstrated success mentoring and developing engineers through coaching, code reviews, knowledge transfer, and constructive feedback.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify technical debt, delivery risks, security concerns, and quality issues.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Strong documentation practices, including creation of technical standards, reusable patterns, specifications, and operational guidance.

• Ability to balance hands-on development responsibilities with technical leadership and team support.

• Experience providing performance feedback, supporting professional development, and guiding team execution.

• Participation in hiring processes, including reviewing technical assessments, conducting interviews, and evaluating candidate fit.

• Commitment to continuous learning, collaboration, engineering excellence, and delivering high-quality solutions.