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Intern - IT Software Engineering

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Maximus is a company dedicated to helping government agencies serve the people. The Software Engineer Intern will be responsible for development activities related to systems implementation and support, working under the guidance of a senior team member and participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

  • Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty under the direction of a more senior mentor to build a well-rounded skillset
  • Escalate issues and questions to management, as necessary
  • Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope
  • Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects
  • Read, understand, and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines
  • Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset
  • Prepare standard reports and presentation materials
  • Assists in the design, development, and implementation of software application and business systems efforts
  • Code, test, debug, implement, and document moderately complex software programs
  • Performs functional analysis and design for small to moderate projects
  • Performs technical analysis
  • Develops code for modules of small to large scope
  • Provides application support/troubleshoot a variety of problems
  • Performs/supports user acceptance testing and unit testing
  • Participates in group discussions with peers or external groups
  • Works with external vendors, when necessary
  • Writes concise and clear technical documents
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by management

Skills

  • High school diploma or GED required and 0-2 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related major including systems, technical, engineering, analytics, or similar field
  • Completed 2 years of coursework
  • Good organizational, planning, and time management abilities
  • Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts
  • Additional training or education in area of specialization
  • Leadership experience in either work or extracurricular activities
  • Exceptional interpersonal communications skills
  • Individual contributor representing the most common entry point for this career stream
  • Familiar with: Java or other OO programming language, JSP/JSF, SQL, SVN

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off

Company Overview

  • Providing government technology services, digitally enabled customer experiences, and clinical health services that change lives. It was founded in 1975, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.maximus.com/.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Maximus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 39 in 2025, 39 in 2024, 50 in 2023, 42 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 42 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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