Software Development Intern

Job Description:

Location: Remote (U.S. or Canada)

Duration: 12 weeks, starting May 26 or June 8

At Vertex Inc., we create technology that empowers businesses—and we build teams that reflect the wide range of communities we serve. As a Software Development Intern, you’ll join a collaborative engineering team working on innovative cloud-based solutions, application features, and DevOps tools. You’ll receive mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to grow your skills in a supportive environment.

What You’ll Experience:

• Collaborate with experienced engineers on impactful projects
• Explore areas such as front-end, back-end, internal automation (DevOps, CI/CD, etc.), infrastructure and operations
• Contribute to agile development with peer-reviewed code and secure design principles
• Engage in career development sessions, networking events, and our in-person Launchpad event at our PA headquarters

Technologies you may learn include:

• Languages: C#, Java, Go, Python, Javascript/Typescript
• Frameworks: React, Spring, Fast API, Echo, .NET
• RDBMS: PostgreSQL, SQL server
• NoSQL: MongoDB, CosmosDB, AuroraDB
• Runtimes: Kubernetes, Docker, Linux
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, OCI

What We’re Looking For:

• Curiosity and enthusiasm for technology and continuous learning
• Proficiency in object-oriented or procedural languages: C#, Java, Python, or Go
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Ability to apply foundational computer science principles to high-performance, real-world problem-solving (e.g. OOP, algorithms, data structures, data stores, CI/CD, test automation, AI/ML)
• Basic understanding of operating systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure

Who Should Apply:

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields
• Individuals from all backgrounds who are excited to explore software development, including distributed systems and AI
• Prior experience as a software development intern is preferred

If you're passionate about building great software and growing in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Other Qualifications

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Pay Transparency Statement:

US Base Salary Range: $28.00 - $31.00

Base pay offered to new hires may vary based upon factors including relevant industry and job-related skills and experience, geographic location, and business needs.* The range displayed does not encompass the full potential of the role, which allows for further growth and career progression.

In addition, as a part of our total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Vertex Bonus Plan (VOB), a role-specific sales commission/bonus, and/or equity grants.

Learn more about Life at Vertex and connect with your recruiter for more details regarding Vertex's compensation and benefit programs.

*In no case will your pay fall below applicable local minimum wage requirements*.