Job Description
Join NexusTech Solutions' award-winning engineering team as a Software Engineering Intern! Our paid internship program offers hands-on experience building cutting-edge cloud applications while working directly with senior engineers. Located in downtown Chicago, you'll gain exposure to agile methodologies, AWS infrastructure, and full-stack development in a collaborative startup environment. This 12-week program includes mentorship sessions, technical workshops, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Perfect for students seeking to bridge academic learning with real-world tech challenges.
Responsibilities
- Develop and test RESTful APIs using Node.js and Python
- Build responsive frontend components with React and TypeScript
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and Jenkins
- Write unit tests and integration tests for new features
- Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning
- Document technical specifications and API documentation
- Collaborate with UX designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces
- Debug and optimize application performance
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing Computer Science or related degree (Sophomore/Junior level)
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Python
- Familiarity with React and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
- Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience with Git and version control workflows
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work 40 hours/week during internship period
- Portfolio or GitHub repository demonstrating personal projects