Title: Software Developer Internship

Location: North Sioux City, SD

Reports to: Senior Software Architect

Time Frame: May 2026 – August 2026

Job Description: Sterling is a fast-growing, award-winning technology company focused on hardware, software, and technology services for Government, Education and Commercial customers. We’re looking for a motivated Software Developer Intern with a passion in backend services to join our Business Development team and help build modern AI solutions. This is a hands-on opportunity to contribute to real projects, learn from experienced engineers, and gain practical experience in the software development lifecycle. The Software Developer Internship is a paid full-time seasonal position starting in mid-May and ending in mid-August.

Required Education/Experience: Interested students should be currently enrolled in a college degree program. Candidates for the Internships must be entering their college Junior or Senior year. Candidate’s course of study must pertain to the Internship position to which they are applying (B.S. in Computer Science).

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of AI/ML technologies and ability to integrate models into applications is a plus
• Experience working with Jupyter notebooks or Colab is a plus
• Experience with React or other front-end frameworks is a plus
• Having knowledge in JS is a plus
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python
• Experience with Linux Systems
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and web service integration
• Familiarity with Node.js for building server-side applications
• Understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Git or other version control systems
• Experience with Jira and GitHub
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams

Primary Responsibilities

• Backend & API Development: Assist in designing and implementing scalable Python services and APIs (FastAPI) to power application logic and ML integrations.
• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Support the deployment lifecycle by maintaining CI/CD pipelines and managing containerized environments (Docker) for smooth updates.
• Full Stack Integration: Connect backend services to frontend interfaces, ensuring seamless data flow and efficient state management between the server and client.
• Performance & Reliability: Debug and optimize application performance across the stack.

Sterling Computers Corporation (“Sterling”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, medical condition, economic status or status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status, national or social or ethnic origin, past or present membership in the uniformed services, protected veteran status, sex, pregnancy, marital or civil union or domestic partnership status, family or parental status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, family medical history or genetic information, HIV status, political belief, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.