Cleared Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

CACI International Inc is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for its Summer 2027 Makalu internship program. The role involves designing and developing front-end applications and back-end microservices, improving UI/UX and software architecture, and contributing to an agile team building mission-critical products.

What you'll do:

• On Team Makalu, typical responsibilities include proactively designing the architecture for new components, while also suggesting ways to improve the application and overall UI/UX. Our team works closely together with on-site and remote engineers developing front-end applications and back-end microservices, all dedicated to creating the best products and user experience possible
• Day-to-day expectations include solving challenging, but rewarding technical problems, meeting program objectives within the agile development cycle, suggesting ways to improve UX/UI and the software baseline, and introducing new ways to meet mission needs
• Be part of an agile team where communication skills and the ability to execute within the established development process are paramount to your and the team's success
• Work on new technologies, striving to stay customer-focused and thriving on challenges to build new UI applications
• Utilize industry proven design patterns and open-source tools
• Contribute to a positive and upbeat team atmosphere

What they're looking for:

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Poly
• Entry-level experience and knowledge of coding
• Experience using REST-based web services
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies
• Familiarity with modern web technologies and techniques such as HTML5, CSS, CSS pre-processors (e.g. SASS, Less, Stylus), or JavaScript build tools (e.g. Browserify, WebPack, Closure)
• Familiarity with Java Spring Boot
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with Linux environment and Linux shell scripting
• An eagerness to learn a modern infrastructure and be a part of a team supporting mission critical systems
• Familiarity with real-time communication mechanisms such as WebSockets

Benefits:

• Flexible time off benefit
• Robust learning resources
• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Financial benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Family support benefits
• Continuing education benefits
• Time off benefits