About the role#
This is a paid, four-week internship program designed to prepare you for a career in low-code application development and digital transformation. You will participate in a structured training program, starting with a week of instructor-led virtual training followed by three weeks of hands-on work. This role offers the potential for a full-time offer as an Appian Consultant upon successful completion of the program.
What you'll do#
- Learn the fundamentals of Appian low-code development and business process automation.
- Shadow experienced consultants to see how they design and implement solutions.
- Build Appian applications, workflows, interfaces, and reports with guidance from senior developers.
- Assist with application testing, quality assurance, and fixing defects.
- Support the integration of Appian applications with enterprise systems.
- Research industry trends and best practices to present to your team.
- Create technical documentation and user guides.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Develop training materials to help end-users adopt new systems.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Self-motivation and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Demonstrated leadership in academic, professional, or extracurricular activities.
- Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
- Familiarity with languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or SQL.
- Understanding of databases, web technologies, or software development methods.
- Experience with Agile or Scrum environments is helpful.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Location & details#
- Location: Vienna, Virginia (Hybrid).
- Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Compensation: $20 per hour.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week.
About Horizon Industries, Limited
Horizon Industries is an IT services and consulting firm based in Vienna, Virginia. Founded in 1996, the company provides management and technology consulting to government and commercial clients. It employs 165 people and specializes in areas including cyber security, network technologies, and business process management. The firm supports the full life-cycle of business systems from initial strategy to final operations.
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