[Hiring] Web Development Summer Intern @Noblis

Role Description

This is a Summer 2026 internship starting in June 2026. You will be working a full week (40 hours) on the project team tasks for the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Joint Program Office (JPO) office.

When you intern with Noblis, we will offer real work on projects where you can learn, contribute, and see what it is like to be a working professional in your field. We will show belief in your potential by making you an integral part of our team and our support to our federal client. Above all, we will provide you with an environment that fosters learning and growth, and that provides you with valuable real-world experience in a competitive industry.

You will be responsible for developing and applying basic skills in areas of specialization with clear direction from your supervisor. Responsibilities and individual tasks include:

• Set up and configure your development environment, including installing required tools such as VS Code, Git, Node.js, and relevant browser developer tools, and apply version control practices using Git and GitHub, including branching, committing, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Develop and maintain web application features using modern front-end frameworks such as Vue and React, including building reusable UI components and responsive layouts, and collaborate with designers to implement wireframes and prototypes into functional web interfaces.
• Assist in back-end development tasks using Node.js or Python/Django, including creating and consuming RESTful APIs and supporting microservices.
• Write clean, well-documented code following team coding standards, style guides, and best practices, including inline comments, README files, and contributions to internal wikis or knowledge bases.
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning as part of an Agile/Scrum development team, and present progress updates to your supervisor and team, summarizing completed tasks, blockers, and next steps.
• Conduct unit and integration testing to validate functionality and ensure code quality, and support CI/CD pipeline activities including build processes, automated testing, and deployment workflows.
• Apply web accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure developed components and pages are inclusive and compliant, and identify and remediate basic security vulnerabilities such as input validation, XSS prevention, and secure API usage.
• Participate in programming sessions with senior developers to build skills and receive mentorship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field with a 3.3 GPA.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
• Be able to work remotely.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, including file organization and version control.
• Creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills.

Requirements

• Experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and SQL.
• Current frameworks like Vue or React, and Node.js.
• Technologies: Git and REST APIs.
• Databases like SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Building and styling responsive, accessible web interfaces.
• Debugging and troubleshooting front-end and back-end code.
• Reading and applying technical documentation.
• Understanding of client-server architecture and HTTP request/response lifecycle.
• Consuming and integrating RESTful APIs into web applications.
• Writing clean, maintainable code following established coding standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Interest in transportation systems and understanding of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS).
• Interest in web-based application development and digital user experience including understanding of web performance optimization (lazy loading, caching, minification).
• Familiarity with responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) to UI components.

Tools Knowledge

• Advanced Front-End Tools:
• Vue.js Ecosystem (Vue Router, Nuxt.js, Nuxt UI, Vuetify, PrimeVue, Vue Test Utils).
• React Ecosystem (Redux, Context API, Styled Components, TypeScript, Next.js, Gatsby).
• Docker.
• Back-End & API Development:
• GraphQL, Express.js, FastAPI, WebSockets.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Familiarity with web security concepts (CORS, CSRF, Content Security Policy).
• Cloud-Based Tools including Amazon Web Services (AWS):
• AWS S3, AWS Lambda.
• DevOps & Deployment Tools:
• Docker, GitHub Actions, Vercel, Netlify.
• Visualization & BI Tools:
• Tableau, Power BI, Amazon QuickSight, D3.js, Chart.js.
• Testing Tools:
• Implement unit testing and end-to-end testing in JavaScript/TypeScript using test runners such as Vitest, Jest, and Playwright.
• Design & Prototyping:
• Figma, Adobe XD.
• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Ant Design, shadcn/u).
• Mathematical & Analytical Foundations:
• Basic understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with Big O notation and performance considerations.
• Introductory knowledge of web analytics and user behavior metrics.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs.
• Acknowledgment of exceptional performance through award programs.
• Eligibility for benefit programs for full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis.

Company Description

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI and Noblis MSD, take on some of the nation’s toughest challenges, delivering advanced solutions to our customers’ most critical missions. We bring together leading scientific, engineering, and management expertise in a culture grounded in objectivity and collaboration, ensuring our work creates lasting impact across federal missions.

We work with a broad range of government agencies in the defense, intelligence, and federal civilian sectors. Learn more and find opportunities at careers.noblis.org .