Software Developer Intern

Sterling Computers Corporation • North Sioux City, SD

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About The Position

Sterling is a fast-growing, award-winning technology company focused on hardware, software, and technology services for Government, Education and Commercial customers. We’re looking for a motivated Software Developer Intern with a passion in backend services to join our Business Development team and help build modern AI solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from experienced engineers, and gain practical experience in the software development lifecycle. The Software Developer Internship is a paid full-time seasonal position starting in mid-May and ending in mid-August.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with Linux Systems
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web service integration
• Familiarity with Node.js for building server-side applications
• Understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Experience with Jira and GitHub
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Computer Science
• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and ability to integrate models into applications is a plus
• Experience working with Jupyter notebooks or Colab is a plus
• Experience with React or other front-end frameworks is a plus
• Having knowledge in JS is a plus
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Backend & API Development: Assist in designing and implementing scalable Python services and APIs (FastAPI) to power application logic and ML integrations.
• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Support the deployment lifecycle by maintaining CI/CD pipelines and managing containerized environments (Docker) for smooth updates.
• Full Stack Integration: Connect backend services to frontend interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow and efficient state management between the server and client.
• Performance & Reliability: Debug and optimize application performance across the stack.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern