Scientific Software Developer Intern Jobs in Houston, TX

We're hiring an experienced and motivated Senior Software Developer in our National Technology Practice to support key internal and external clients from one of our many hub offices across the U.S.

• Lead andparticipatein the design, development, and delivery of enterprise applications using modern technologies including C#, .NET (Razor/Blazor),Python andJavaScript/Node.js
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to analyze business needs, define scope, and translate requirements into technical specifications and scalable software solutions.
• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and data-drivenWeb,desktopandmobileapplications, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to and lead application architecture and systemdesignleveragingestablished design patterns and reusable frameworks.
• Develop,maintain, andoptimizeSQL-based data solutions, including:
  • Writing andmaintainingSQL scripts
  • Designing stored procedures, views, and data transformations
  • Supporting data integrity and performance tuning
• ParticipateinDevOpsbestpractices, including:
  • Building andmaintainingCI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps
  • Managing code repositories using Git
  • Supporting automated build, release, and deployment processes
• Work across development, test, and production environments, ensuring smooth deployments, environment consistency, and release quality.
• Develop high-quality, well-documented code that adheres to best practices and coding standards, minimizingreworkand ensuring long-term maintainability.
• Lead or contribute to code reviews, mentoring juniordevelopersand promoting continuous improvement in development standards.
• Produce andmaintaintechnical documentation, including system diagrams, data documentation, and design artifacts, clearly communicating architectural decisions.
• Provide database design and managementexpertise, ensuring efficient data models and alignment with application requirements.
• Participate in or lead software development best practices initiatives, helping define standards, improve processes, and drive engineering excellence.

• Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience with four or more years of relevant programming experience in engineering or a related field.
• This level is typically achieved with8-10+ years of professional experiencein software development or related areas.
• Experience applyingAI and machine learning technologies(e.g., large language models, computer vision) to enhance enterprise applications, automate workflows, and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Ability to integrate AI capabilities into software development workflows using tools such asGitHub Copilotto improve productivity, accelerate delivery, and maintain code quality.
• Preferred experience with:
  • Enterprise software solutions
  • Power BI
  • SharePoint
  • SQL Server and other relational databases (e.g., Postgres, Oracle)
• Experience withC# and the .NET platform, including ASP.NET Core
• Experience with Python preferred
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and Node JS.
• Strong background indatabase design and/or administrationof enterprise relational database management systems.
• Demonstratedexcellent interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.

At AtkinsRealis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRealis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

We're AtkinsRealis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Expected compensation range is between $80k-$130k+ annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRealis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRealis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.

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At AtkinsRealis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.