Summer 2027 Software Development Internship

TECHNICAL INTERN (SEASONAL)

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry? 

GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following: 

• Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals working on advanced technical solutions.

• Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge.  

• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion. 

• Interact with GDIT leaders. 

• Participate in professional development. 

How You’ll Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own 

GDIT is seeking a talented Software Developer who is passionate about technology and software applications. This individual must be motivated to deliver innovative capabilities that directly impact some of GDIT’s most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. 

A Day in the Life  

• Assist in researching, designing, developing, and/or modifying enterprise-wide systems and/or software applications. 

• Assist in designing and coding software components, units, and modules that meet product specifications and development schedules. 

• Assist in performing systems modeling, simulation, and analysis. 

• Assist in testing and debugging assigned components and units. 

• Participates in large system and subsystem planning. 

• Collaborate with hardware engineers on machine characteristics that affect software systems and work with them to resolve incompatibilities by working closely with supervision, software development team and customer support team.

• Create and modify new and/or existing technical documentation such as user manuals, system documentation, and training materials. 

• Troubleshoot problems and provide customer support for software operating systems and application issues. 

• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. 

• Participate in special projects as required.

The Must-Haves 

• Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university. 

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams

• Desire to learn new software languages and technologies. 

What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Ability to build meaningful relationships with managers and members of your team in a remote environment. 

• Be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.

• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities. 

• Be active in seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally. 

• Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.  

• A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset 

What Will Make You a Stand-Out Candidate 

• Understanding of automation technologies 

• Understanding of software development best practices 

• Understanding of ITSM concepts 

GDIT interns are paid full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today! 

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application. 

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