Software Engineering Intern

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) · Albuquerque, NM · 1 wk ago

Engineering$44k–$50k/yrVolunteer

Internship will span from September - December and will accommodate class schedule.

About the role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Full-Stack Software Engineering Intern to join our agile development team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between design and technology by developing high-fidelity Figma prototypes into responsive, functional web applications. You will work with Software Engineers to write production-level Python backend code, manage cloud components in AWS, and Confluence, and participate fully in Scrum sprint cycles to deliver features from concept to deployment.

Responsibilities

Cloud Administration: Manage Atlassian administration tasks including interfacing with vendors to onboard new users, remove users, and perform backups.
Figma-to-Code Implementation: Develop UI/UX designs, wireframes, and interactive prototypes from Figma into responsive frontend code.
Full-Stack Development: Write clean, maintainable Python code for backend services and APIs to power user-facing interfaces.
Agile Collaboration: Actively participate in all Scrum rituals, including daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Write unit/integration tests and collaborate with design and product teams to ensure visual and functional alignment.

Requirements

Design-to-Development Lifecycle: Willingness to learn and build interfaces using Figma
Frontend Technologies: General understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern styling methodologies (e.g., Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, or Styled Components).
Backend Technologies: Foundational knowledge of Python and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
Version Control: Experience with Git and standard branching along with push/pull request workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Frontend Frameworks: Experience with modern web libraries like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
AWS Services: Hands-on exposure to core AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, or RDS).
Scrum Experience: Familiarity with Agile frameworks and project management tools like Jira, Linear, or Trello.

Qualifications

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Computer Science, Information Systems, or other software engineering program.

U.S. Citizenship required for clearance purposes.

Benefits

Direct mentorship to bridge the gap between product design and cloud engineering.
Experience working with commercial cloud infrastructure and real-world Agile workflows.
Experience working with Department of War on future capabilities.
Potential for full-time conversion upon graduation.
Full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $44,000/year to $50,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.