Development (AI) Intern

About the role

Development (AI) Intern position in Enterprise Operations (IT / Business Systems Development) based in Leesburg, VA with a hybrid work model. Reports to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The intern will support Vertosoft’s IT team with the design, development, and maintenance of internal applications, integrations, and automated workflows — with a growing focus on AI-driven and agentic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of internal applications using low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems).
• Assist with building and maintaining automated workflows that streamline business processes (e.g., onboarding workflows, price list management, and recurring operational tasks).
• Participate in testing, troubleshooting, and refining internal tools and system enhancements.
• Support the development of AI-assisted features and agentic workflows within low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems AI, Salesforce Agentforce/Einstein).
• Assist with integrating AI and large language model (LLM) capabilities into internal tools, chatbots, and automated workflows.
• Help evaluate, pilot, and document AI tools and use cases to improve internal processes and productivity.
• Assist with API-based integrations between enterprise systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Azure, Celigo, and other internal platforms.
• Support configuration and workflow management within systems such as Salesforce and Wrike.
• Help maintain system configurations to support data accuracy and reliable process execution.
• Document internal tools, workflows, and technical processes to support knowledge sharing and continuity.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Maintain clean, organized technical documentation and system notes.
• Collaborate with IT team members on technical setup, configuration, testing, and shared tooling initiatives.
• Provide limited support on IT-related tasks to gain exposure to enterprise technology operations.
• Partner with interns and team members on cross-functional projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

Technical Skills & Experience:

• Foundational understanding of software concepts, workflows, and application development.
• Interest in low-code/no-code platforms and business systems.
• Basic familiarity with APIs, integrations, or automation concepts (preferred).
• Interest in AI/ML concepts, prompt engineering, or working with generative AI and LLM-based tools (preferred).

Core Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to learn new platforms and technical concepts quickly.
• Clear communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or coursework related to low-code platforms (e.g., OutSystems, PowerApps, or similar tools).
• Exposure to Salesforce, cloud platforms (Azure or AWS), and