Software Development Internship

Description Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the ninth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! Clarity Partners is seeking a Software Development Intern who is passionate about software development and excited to build solutions across our technology stack. Working alongside Clarity application developers, you'll gain hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying web applications using technologies such as C#.NET, React/Redux, and SQL Server. This internship is ideal for students interested in software engineering, cloud technologies, mobile Development and custom application development. Clarity's internship program requires full-time onsite reporting in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy web applications for Clarity's long-term clients, including organizations such as the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and the Cook County Clerk.
• Build and enhance applications using technologies that may include C#/.NET, React/Redux, Svelte, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, AWS, and AWS Bedrock.
• Work on client projects under the guidance of senior Clarity application developers, taking on increasingly independent responsibilities as you demonstrate progress and self-sufficiency.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from understanding requirements and application architecture through development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Gain exposure to cloud hosting, APIs and microservices, DevOps practices, databases, and application architecture.
• Use modern AI-assisted development tools as part of the development process while maintaining responsibility for the quality and correctness of your work.
• Contribute code to real applications, including software that ultimately runs in production.

Requirements Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a four-year Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related degree program, having completed at least two years of coursework.
• Strong programming skills and experience with an object-oriented programming language, preferably C#, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of fundamental data structures and software development concepts.
• Understanding of relational databases and database transactions.
• Ability to translate technical requirements and specifications into working software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to consider the end-user experience when designing a solution.
• Familiarity with basic software and system architecture concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and independently investigate technical problems.
• Ability to use AI-assisted development tools responsibly while understanding and explaining the resulting code.

We believe that AI-assisted development is becoming an important part of modern software engineering. Interns are encouraged to use AI tools thoughtfully to accelerate learning and productivity, while developing the fundamental skills necessary to evaluate the results. You should be able to understand, explain, test, defend, and take ownership of the code you deliver. Clarity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For the Software Development Internship, the hourly pay range is $31.00–$34.00 per hour. The range represents a good-faith estimate of what Clarity reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend on an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.