Intern - Web Development

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Web Development Intern to join our development team supporting mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate is a full-stack developer who thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. This role requires technical expertise in modern .NET and React ecosystems, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance to support our government customer will be required.

The Web Development Intern will design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using modern .NET frameworks and React, while collaborating with government stakeholders, QA teams, and project management to deliver high-quality solutions. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Design, develop, test, and deploy client-specific configurations and platform enhancements across the full technology stack
• Build and maintain robust API features in C# using modern .NET frameworks (ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core) with emphasis on security, performance, and reliability
• Design and implement front-end applications in React and TypeScript with strong focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Government stakeholders, QA, Development, Project Management, and Support to meet release and delivery requirements
• Manage complex release cycles across multiple environments, ensuring smooth deployments and minimal disruption
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for applications, APIs, and architectural decisions
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for optimization, automation, and enhanced development practices
• Design and implement scalable architectures following clean architecture principles, SOLID design patterns, and distributed system best practices
• Work with cloud platforms and containerized applications to ensure optimal deployment and scalability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure as code implementations
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development team members

Education and Experience:
Required:
• Pursuing or close to receiving a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with .NET, ASP.NET Core, and Entity Framework Core
• 2+ years of professional experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Demonstrated experience managing complex release cycles across multiple environments

Required Skills and Competencies:
• Proficiency in C#, ASP.NET Core, and building RESTful APIs following industry best practices
• Strong expertise in React and TypeScript for building responsive, accessible web applications
• Solid understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and database design principles
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) including deployment, monitoring, and optimization
• Hands-on experience with containerized applications using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code practices
• Deep knowledge of clean architecture, SOLID principles, and distributed system design patterns
• Strong understanding of scalable architecture design and implementation
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git and collaborative workflows (branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews)
• Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent collaboration skills working with distributed teams across different time zones and organizational boundaries
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile development environment
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Desired Skills and Competencies:
• Experience with Redux Toolkit for state management in React applications
• Experience working within federal government IT environments and understanding of government system requirements
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban frameworks