Intern or Entry-level Software Engineer
ils
Herndon, Virginia, United States
Posted Sep 11, 2025
- Part-time
- Remote
- Engineering
Job description
Key Information Location may be fully remote, or hybrid on-site in Reston, VA for scheduled meetings and group working sessions. This role is part-time and paid hourly with flexible schedules. Prior experience is not required. Recommended qualifications include computer science coursework, coding bootcamp experience, or self-guided technical projects. These positions start on a rolling basis every 4-6 months. About the Role We are seeking motivated Software Engineers to join our team. You will gain hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-native applications while working with modern infrastructure and development tools. This role offers mentorship, flexibility, and the opportunity to grow into a full-time software engineering position. Responsibilities Collaborate with other members of the ILS engineering team to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based applications. Write clean, efficient, and testable code in Go. Work with cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines using AWS, Terraform, and Kubernetes. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize systems for performance and reliability. Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team Desired Skills (or willingness to learn) Go (Golang) programming. Cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Terraform for infrastructure as code. Kubernetes for container orchestration. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. What We Offer Flexible work hours to accommodate academic or personal schedules. Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers. Exposure to real-world cloud and infrastructure projects. Competitive compensation. 401k and paid time off benefits. Paid training opportunities. Potential for conversion to a full-time Software Engineer role.