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Job Posting Title
Intern - IT Software Engineering
Date
Thursday, January 16, 2025
City
Rancho Cordova
State
CA
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time

Description & Requirements

Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.

The Software Engineer - Intern is responsible for development activities for systems implementation and O&M software and infrastructure development projects.
The Software Engineer Intern will work as a junior member of a software development team, responsible for the development, implementation and post deployment support of enterprise applications. In this role the Software Engineer Intern will work under the supervision of a Technical Team lead or Senior Engineer. As a member of the team, the Software Engineer Intern will participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)


This is a hybrid opportunity.  Candidates need to be within commutable distance to the office location in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty, under the direction of a more senior mentor, to build a well-rounded skillset
- Escalate issues and questions to management as necessary
- Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope
- Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects
- Read, understand and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines
- Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset
- Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.

Assists in the design, development, and implementation of software application and business systems efforts
Code, test, debug, implement, and document moderately complex software programs
Performs functional analysis and design for small to moderate projects
Performs technical analysis
Develops code for modules of small to large scope
Provides application support/troubleshoot a variety of problems
Performs/supports user acceptance testing and unit testing
Participates in group discussions with peers or external groups
Works with external vendors, when necessary
Writes concise and clear technical documents
Performs other duties as may be assigned by management
Minimum Requirements

- Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a college degree in a related major including systems, technical, engineering, analytics, or similar field.
- Must have completed 2 years of coursework.
- Good organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
- Strong interpersonal communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
- Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
Additional training or education in area of specialization.
Leadership experience in either work or extracurricular activities.
Exceptional interpersonal communications skills.
Limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts.
Individual contributor representing the most common entry point for this career stream.


Familiar with:
Java or other OO programming language
JSP/JSF
SQL 
SVN 
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Minimum Salary
$
25.00
Maximum Salary
$
35.00