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Computer Scientist/Software Engineer/Web Development Intern

WxIntegrations
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WxIntegrationsTM, LLC is seeking a student with experience in computer programming and website development/design to assist in the development of code, algorithms, and websites to support our industry specific weather alerts and real-time weather dashboard interface.

The intern will need to develop in a Unix OS environment. For their development of this cloud-based software system or SaaS, the intern will access PostgreSQL databases for input data sets, develop, test and execute Python code, write output to a PostgreSQL database, provide other output data sets (such as CSV, XML or JSON formats) that will be accessed by our front-end website app, GrowCasterTM and develop in a Django web framework.

Qualifications:

  • Access to a Unix based laptop or desktop.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills:

  • Experience using Unix/Linux OS (required).
  • Python programming (required).
  • Django – Python Web Application Framework (preferred).
  • Experience with web service design and porting code from Development operations to Production in a continuous development strategy (desired).
  • Experience using Git (required). Desired use with Bitbucket, Github, etc.
  • Experience using Amazon Web Services or other cloud-based coding services (desired).
  • Experience with developing and querying relational databases (required).
  • Experience with PostgreSQL. Database-driven website experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge of development within Containers Virtual Environments (desired).
    • Docker (bonus).
  • Experience developing and/or updating web application features using JavaScript, Python, Django, Angular, Ajax, HTML, CSS and other front-end languages (at least one language required).
  • App Development (bonus).
  • Knowledge of datasets including netCDF, GRIB, HDF5, and etc. (bonus).

Fulfillment of skills above does not have to be through formal college education. Self-taught skills using online classes through Codeacademy, Udemy and other online venues including MOOT courses are acceptable.

Expectations:

  • Learner mindset. Curiosity to learn and a quick learner. Willing to learn new coding languages and related IT skills
  • Strong attention to detail and willingness to ask questions.
  • Highly motivated, self-starting, creative thinker.
  • Quality projects are completed on-time.
  • Strong code etiquette: well-documented, efficient and clean/elegant coding practices.
  • Thrives in both independent and team work environments.
  • Engages in group discussion, enjoys learning from others and collectively sharing accomplishments with others.
  • Success in a face paced, constantly changing startup environment.

 Application Materials:

All applicants are required to send a cover letter, resume, unofficial copy of your transcripts, and example code or links to code on Github/Bitbucket.

Disclaimer:

This is not an internship-to-hire program. WxIntegrations does not guarantee a position with WxIntegrations or any other company at the conclusion of the intern program. Interns will emerge from the program with an arsenal of professional skills, an incredible portfolio, and an invaluable experience under your belt.

This is a non-paid internship; however, if the individual directly contributes to an increase in revenues some compensation is possible. In addition depending on the outcomes of the internship, future employment with WxIntegrations may be possible.

Contact: Diane Cooper, Diane.Cooper@wxintegrations.com

To receive full consideration for this fall, applications are due by August 1, 2017. Late applications are accepted and will be considered as positions are available. We also plan to hire a Spring 2019 Intern as well.