Web Application Developer Intern

SCHEDULE: IN OFFICE MONDAY – FRIDAY 0700 – 1600 (W LUNCH), 0730 – 1530 (W/O LUNCH)

JOB SUMMARY

The Web Application Developer Intern supports the Enterprise Systems Team by assisting with the development, maintenance, testing, and enhancement of internal web applications. The intern will work alongside experienced developers and Enterprise Systems personnel within an Agile Scrum environment to complete assigned development tasks, resolve application issues, and contribute to secure and efficient enterprise solutions.

This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience with enterprise web application development, database integration, application security, source control, testing, documentation, and production support. Interns will receive structured tasks, technical guidance, code review feedback, and opportunities to contribute to active development sprints and internal technology initiatives.

This position is structured as a 180-day internship with defined performance checkpoints at 30, 60, and 90 days. A formal evaluation will be conducted at the 90-day point to determine continuation through the remainder of the internship cycle. Continuation, extension, or consideration for future employment will be based on demonstrated performance, business needs, and applicable management approvals. Participation in the internship program does not guarantee continued or future employment.

The intern will operate under Enterprise Systems management oversight and receive day-to-day technical guidance, task assignments, and code review feedback from an assigned technical mentor or developer lead.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with developing, maintaining, and enhancing internal web applications using PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, jQuery, and AJAX.
• Complete assigned user stories, development tickets, bug fixes, and technical improvements within an Agile Scrum environment.
• Maintain assigned development tickets, document work performed, communicate task progress and blockers, and participate in scheduled technical mentoring sessions and 30/60/90-day performance evaluations.
• Support RESTful API development and database integrations using MySQL, MariaDB, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Build responsive, accessible, and user-friendly application features.
• Troubleshoot, test, debug, and document application changes.
• Use Git for source control, including branches, commits, merges, and pull requests.
• Follow established coding, cybersecurity, documentation, source control, and change-management standards.
• Perform development activities within assigned access permissions and established development workflows. Interns are not authorized to independently approve, deploy, merge, or promote application code to production. All intern-developed code is subject to required ticket tracking, source control, security review, testing, code review, and management approval prior to production implementation.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily coordination, code reviews, requirements discussions, and release-readiness activities.
• Collaborate with developers and Enterprise Systems personnel to understand assigned requirements and develop functional solutions with guidance.
• Complete assigned technical training and apply feedback from mentors and team members.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for application features, interfaces, configurations, and development activities as assigned.
• Support continuity of development activities by maintaining accurate technical documentation and completing a formal work handoff, including outstanding tickets, active code branches, pending pull or merge requests, testing results, known issues, and relevant configuration or setup information, prior to internship completion.

WHY WORK FOR GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed. 

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Foundational knowledge of PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web application integrations.
• Familiarity with Git version control, including branches, commits, merges, and pull requests.
• Basic understanding of responsive web design and frameworks such as Bootstrap.
• Familiarity with Linux, Apache, Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar technologies is preferred.
• Ability to write organized, maintainable, and appropriately documented code.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, research solutions, and apply feedback.
• Ability to understand user stories, ask clarifying questions, and translate defined business and technical requirements into functional application features.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate progress, raise blockers, and work effectively within a collaborative Agile team.
• Ability to learn existing applications, development tools, coding standards, and security requirements.
• Ability to develop and execute basic application test cases and document test results.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an associate or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Completion of coursework or demonstrated experience in programming, web development, databases, or software engineering.
• Foundational experience with PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS web development.
• Foundational experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases, including retrieving, joining, updating, and validating data.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, JSON, and web application integration.
• Familiarity with Git, source control workflows, and basic CI/CD concepts.
• Familiarity with authentication, application security, or secure coding concepts.

SECURITY CLEARANCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
• Driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency. For insurance purposes, a valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.