Summer 2027 Intern – Software Developer – IT

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Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis.

The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team.

Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship.

Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

The IT Division's Supervisory Systems team manages the development and delivery of business enablement systems for our business partner divisions at the Federal Reserve Board. The internship position is for one of the projects the team

supports

, a cloud-native application using AWS services to modernize legacy systems and improve data processing capabilities. Our team follows Agile methodologies and emphasizes code quality, automated testing, and infrastructure-as-code practices. The intern will work alongside experienced developers and participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Learning Objectives

Over the course of this 10-12 week internship, the student will:

• Develop cloud-native application skills by contributing to Python-based microservices deployed on AWS Lambda and learning infrastructure-as-code principles using AWS CDK
• Gain hands-on experience with AWS cloud services including Step Functions, DynamoDB, S3, API Gateway, and CloudWatch through building and testing application components
• Learn modern software development practices by participating in code reviews, writing unit and integration tests, and using Git workflows in a production environment
• Build API development skills by designing and implementing RESTful endpoints with proper error handling and documentation
• Understand DevOps principles by working with CI/CD pipelines, containerized applications (Docker), and monitoring/logging tools to support application deployments

Expected Projects

The intern will contribute to the development through hands-on assignments such as:

• Building Python microservices for specific business workflows
• Writing and executing unit tests and integration tests for existing code
• Implementing AWS CDK (or Terraform) constructs to provision cloud infrastructure
• Creating or enhancing RESTful API endpoints
• Contributing to technical documentation for application components
• Participating in code reviews and learning to evaluate code for maintainability and performance
• Developing monitoring dashboards using CloudWatch
• Working with the team to troubleshoot and debug application issues

Suggested Major/Minor

Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, or related technical fields

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (graduating August 2027 or later)
• Foundational knowledge of Python programming
• Understanding of basic software development concepts (variables, functions, classes, APIs)
• Familiarity with version control (Git)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to learn

Preferred Skills

• Coursework or projects involving cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with RESTful API design or consumption
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Prior internship or co-op experience in software development
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) for learning or development
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts

Additional Information

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students interested in cloud computing and modern application development to gain practical experience in a professional environment. You'll work on meaningful projects that support critical business systems while learning from experienced software engineers.

This role offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and industry best practices that will enhance your academic experience and prepare you for a career in software development.

Required Documents For Application

A copy of a transcript may be requested.

Location

This position requires an onsite presence at our offices in Washington, D.C. [Summer internships should be onsite, but we encourage flexibility for year-round internships]

Note: U.S. Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later.

Proof of enrollment will be required. Job Type Intern (Fixed Term)

Job Exempt No

Relocation Provided: No

Compensation Grade(s) FH Pay Grade 20 - FH Pay Grade 22

Pay $26.68 - $28.37

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