Software Developer Intern - RoyaltyBusayo

RoyaltyBusayo combines future proof technologies and cutting edge strategies to build innovative tech solutions and products that aid processes for businesses and organizations of all sizes.

The Software Development Intern contributes to ONC’s mission of providing nonpartisan news, opinions, and policy solutions by completing essential tasks in the Technology department at ONC. The Software Development Intern is responsible for building and maintaining our website. This intern will research and use various software programs. They will also implement new features according to incoming design and functional requirements. The Software Development Intern will work closely with the Director of Technology, the Software Development Team Lead, and various other team leads, but most work will be completed independently. Therefore, time management is an essential skill for this role.

This position is remote, with work primarily conducted over Zoom and Slack, so applicants must be comfortable coordinating in a remote environment and are expected to maintain a high level of communication. The Software Development Intern must commit to the Fall and Spring semesters (ending April 30, 2025). However, many people choose to extend their internship past the amount of time they initially committed to, provided their performance meets the required standards.

Benefits: Flexible schedule, college credit, professional networking, and resume-building experience.

Compensation: This is not a paid position.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to building and maintaining a website from scratch using frameworks.

• Connect and maintain a database to the website.

• Implement new features according to incoming design and functional requirements.

• Document the code base and general structure of the overall product.

• Write high quality applications that can achieve massive scale.

• Document user requirements, create design documents, develop self-documented code, conduct testing, and create user and system documents.

• Communicate effectively with the team leads, Director of Technology, and COO as needed.

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript)
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git
• Basic understanding of software development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Demonstrated passion for software development through personal or academic projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.