Summer 2026 Software Developer (Intern)

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work alongside federal civilian agencies. Make an impact by providing services that help the government ensure the well being and support of U.S. citizens.

Job Description

Summer 2026 Software Developer (Intern)

Sponsorship is not available for this role. This is a 2-day week ONSITE role in Albany, NY

At GDIT, our people are our business. We pride ourselves on the work our innovators do to support and secure some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the world. We wouldn’t be successful without our ability to attract new talent to join our team.

What sets a GDIT internship experience apart from other organizations in the industry?

GDIT’s Summer Internship Program is designed with you in mind!  Our internship provides you with the opportunity to be a part of a collaborative team that is helping to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Throughout GDIT’s 10-week Summer Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Work side-by-side with GDIT professionals delivering work for clients. 
• Collaborate with a team of peers to research and propose solutions to a current business challenge. 
• Participate in a mentoring circle led by an early career champion.
• Interact with GDIT leaders.
• Participate in professional development.

How You’ll Make this Internship Opportunity Your Own

GDIT is seeking a talented Software Developer who is passionate about technology and software applications. This individual must be motivated to deliver innovative capabilities that directly impact some of GDIT’s most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. The work you’ll do will be impactful to the mission of our NYS customer. You will play a crucial role as you join our team in partnership with New York State of Health (NYSoH) to provide comprehensive health coverage to more than 7.0 million New Yorkers through its Health Benefit Exchange (HBE).

A Day in the Life

• Assist in researching, designing, developing, and/or modifying enterprise-wide or customer systems.
• Assist in performing systems modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Assist in testing, diagnosing, and fixing incidents.
• Participates in large system and subsystem planning.
• Help ensure that applications and systems are compliant with established quality standards and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Supports the completion of technical tasks.
• Assists with the solutions to technical problems of limited scope.
• Assists with the coordination for new products, software, upgrades, and equipment.
• Assists with documentation for processes and procedures related to computer systems and operations.

Must Haves

• Currently enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, IT, engineering, or other STEM field from a United States-based college or university.
• Core languages and Object-Oriented programming coursework including a minimum of one Java course
• System Design, Data Structure, Application Framework, and Web Development course work.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Strongly Preferred Experience

• AI coursework
• Familiarity with tools/concepts like Git version control, SQL databases, RESTful API’s, Testing and Cybersecurity.

What You’ll Need to Deliver Your Best Every Day

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with team members.
• Be self-aware enough to identify and correct your mistakes and not be afraid to ask for help when needed.
• Prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
• Be active in seeking out ways to develop yourself and gain new knowledge personally and professionally.
• Intuitiveness with an ability to identify and solve complex problems related to rapidly changing technology.
• A sense of genuine, intellectual curiosity and a nimble mindset

What you Offer as a Stand-Out Candidate

• Familiarity with IT systems and demonstrated proficiency in various programming languages.
• Understanding of software development best practices
• Understanding of automation technologies and ITSM concepts.

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GDIT interns are paid full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 consecutive weeks. Applicants should have a minimum of one semester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes. Take the first step and apply today!

Note: We receive a high volume of applications and review them on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Our goal is to follow up with you within two weeks of your application.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

0 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

None