2027 Summer Intern, Software Developer (Reston, VA)

ICF is seeking a motivated 2027 Summer Intern, Software Developer to join our growing technology team. This opportunity is designed for students interested in software development, low-code/no-code platforms, process automation, cloud technologies, and emerging AI capabilities. 

As a Software Developer Intern, you will work alongside experienced developers, analysts, architects, and/or technology professionals to design, configure, develop, test, and deploy technology solutions that address real-world business and client needs. Depending on business needs and project assignments, interns may support platform-specific teams and technologies such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian or other enterprise application platforms.  

This is an entry-level, 10-week, full-time internship expected to begin in June and end in August. At this time, we are unable to provide housing or relocation assistance for this position. 

What You'll Do 

• Assist in the design, development, configuration, testing, and deployment of enterprise software applications and technology solutions. 

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions. 

• Support the creation of workflows, automations, user experiences, business rules, integrations, and application features. 

• Participate in software development activities using a combination of low-code platforms, configuration tools, and traditional coding practices. 

• Assist with application testing, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and defect resolution. 

• Contribute to technical documentation, knowledge-sharing materials, and project deliverables. 

• Gain exposure to artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, AI-assisted development, agentic workflows, and emerging technology capabilities. 

• Support integration efforts involving APIs, enterprise data, cloud services, and external systems. 

• Participate in Agile delivery activities, including planning, user story development, sprint ceremonies, and team collaboration. 

• Learn and apply software development best practices related to security, accessibility, performance, maintainability, and user experience. 

Basic Qualifications 

• By start date, a minimum of 15 completed college-level credit hours. 

• Due to federal contract requirements, individuals must be authorized to work in the United States. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing or planning to pursue a bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. 

• Interest in software development, application development, process automation, cloud technologies, data solutions, or artificial intelligence. 

• Exposure to programming concepts through coursework, academic projects, internships, personal projects, hackathons, or similar experiences. 

• Familiarity with one or more programming languages or technologies such as Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS, or related technologies. 

• Exposure to low-code or enterprise application platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Appian, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar technologies. 

• Familiarity with APIs, integrations, data management concepts, or cloud platforms. 

• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile. 

• Exposure to collaboration and development tools such as Git, GitHub, Jira, or Confluence. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies. 

What You'll Gain 

• Hands-on experience developing and delivering enterprise technology solutions. 

• Exposure to modern software development practices, automation technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities. 

• Mentorship from experienced developers, architects, analysts, and technology leaders. 

• Opportunities to work across a variety of technology platforms and solution areas. 

• Experience collaborating in a professional Agile development environment. 

• Exposure to real-world client projects, innovation initiatives, and emerging technologies. 

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.