Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Developer Intern to support the development of our commercial cloud-based web application. The intern will work alongside senior engineers and technical leads in an agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with full stack development, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- โข Assist in the analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment of software and web applications
- โข Support the building of prototypes, proof of concepts, and R&D efforts under the guidance of senior developers
- โข Help troubleshoot and resolve backend issues with guidance from senior engineers
- โข Assist in designing and maintaining APIs to support external systems, web, and mobile applications
- โข Contribute to maintaining and enhancing API documentation for backend web services
- โข Support the development and maintenance of unit tests for critical components
- โข Assist with the implementation of security and data protection best practices
- โข Collaborate with the product manager, business analyst, and chief architect to understand technical design and solutions
- โข Coordinate with team members to contribute to deliverable end-products
- โข Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, including releases and deployment
- โข Attend and support customer and integrator meetings as needed
- โข Stay up to date with current best practices and emerging technologies
- โข Participate in code reviews and receive mentorship from senior developers
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- Must be a rising Junior or Senior (i.e., completed at least 2 years of coursework)
- Minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred
- Basic foundation in computer science, algorithms, and web services design
- Familiarity with at least one programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, or Python
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
- Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
- Strong problem-solving skills with good aptitude and reasoning
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment