About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship based in our Boulder office. You will work 40 hours per week from June 7 to August 13. As a software developer intern, you will gain hands-on experience building digital products while collaborating with our internal teams. You will be paired with an advisor to set and track personalized learning goals throughout the summer.
What you'll do#
- Build and launch several web applications, ranging from simple blogs to your own custom projects.
- Develop applications using Ruby and the Rails framework.
- Practice test-driven development by writing tests before writing code.
- Attend client meetings to observe presentations, consulting, and how project expectations are defined.
- Participate in developer meetings, hack nights, and pair programming sessions.
- Contribute to internal company initiatives.
What you'll need#
- Permanent, legal right to work in the US without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
- Current enrollment in college, with preference for juniors and seniors.
- Significant coursework in computer science.
- Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or the ability to learn it quickly.
- Strong communication skills and a track record of hard work.
- An interest in working closely with designers and a desire to pursue professional web development after graduation.
Location & details#
- This role is on-site at our office in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
- The internship is a paid position with a $6,000 stipend.
- We provide weekly team lunches and office snacks.
- Course credit is available as an option.
About Viget
Viget is a technology company that designs and engineers digital products. It focuses on web development, user experience, and product strategy. The company operates out of Falls Church, Virginia. It has between 51 and 200 employees and was founded in 1999.
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