ASRC Federal’s Summer Technology Readiness Intern Development Experience (STRIDE) offers undergraduate college students the chance to apply their technological interests and knowledge to exciting real-world missions.  

 

We are seeking a Software Developer intern with an interest in software development and knowledge of Java to support our government customer program in Columbia, MD. This role is a temporary, hybrid position. 

 

Summary: The position provides support for the open-source software components that are part of NSA's big data environment.  The intern will focus on Apache Accumulo, DataWave, Timely and Apache Hadoop sustainment.  The support will include both maintenance of the existing open-source software, dependencies, build tooling, and documentation as well as design, development, and testing of new open-source software enhancements. 

 

Work location:  Hybrid (required to work onsite in an office environment when necessary); must live in commutable distance to Columbia, MD

Security:  US Citizenship is required; ability to successful complete a government issued background investigation. (must have lived continuously in the continental United States for the past three years)

 

Program dates:   10-week summer internship, June 2 – August 8, 2025  

Hours:    32 hours per week  

 

Education:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or concentration in a technical field.  
• Must be a junior or senior in college at the time of application submittal.

 

Key Role : 

• Provides software design, development and testing as instructed by team lead. 
• Reviews and analyzes customer requests and provide solutions (code) as required.
• Conducts research on solving and overcoming complex problems.  
• Collaborates with other team members. 
• Attends weekly standup meetings with customer and briefs progress, challenges and successes.   

 

Basic Qualifications : 

• Working knowledge of Javaand multi-threaded programming     
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• “Can do” positive attitude.  
• Ability to commute to Columbia, MD when necessary.

 

Preferred Qualifications : 

• Exposure to Apache Accumolo, Hadoop, Zookeeper and DataWave 
• Understanding of Agile methodologies

 

 

Interns will work closely with dedicated mentors and managers, fostering meaningful connections within our company while exploring a range of technology disciplines. Additionally, interns will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects developed by our tech experts. While extensive work experience is not required, a commitment to learning and a genuine passion for emerging technological advancements are essential.

 

Company:   ASRC Federal is the government services subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation owned by over 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders. Our more than 8,500 dedicated employees provide a broad range of innovative services and technical expertise to support critical federal missions. As a family of Alaska Native-owned companies, our work helps secure an enduring future for ASRC shareholders.