Job Description
Join InnovateKC Tech's dynamic engineering team and transform your academic knowledge into real-world impact. As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll collaborate with industry mentors to develop cutting-edge solutions for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, finance, and logistics. Our KC headquarters offers a collaborative startup culture with hybrid flexibility and dedicated career development resources.
This 6-month internship includes full-time hours, mentorship from senior engineers, and potential conversion to a full-time role. You'll gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies, agile methodologies, and enterprise-scale projects while contributing to products used by millions of users.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain microservices using Java/Spring Boot and AWS cloud infrastructure
- Implement responsive web front-end with React and TypeScript
- Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews
- Debug and optimize application performance in production environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Jira and Confluence
- Present technical solutions to stakeholders and document API specifications
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline improvements using Docker and Jenkins
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Computer Science or related degree (Junior/Senior level)
- Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, and SQL fundamentals
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and version control (Git)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and algorithmic thinking
- Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative environments
- US citizenship or permanent residency required
- GPA 3.2+ preferred