Junior Software Developer Intern at American Physical Society in college park, Maryland

Job Description:

American Physical Society

ID: 1428
Location: Remote
Department: Information Systems

Junior Software Developer Intern

 

Who we are:

The American Physical Society is a nonprofit membership organization working to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and global community dedicated to science and society. APS represents more than 50,000 members, including physicists in academia, national laboratories, and industry in the United States and around the world.

 

Position Summary:
 

The junior software development intern will contribute to the development and maintenance of software that supports APS business functions. This role is designed for an individual with foundational programming skills who is enrolled in an educational program that requires, or would otherwise benefit from,  hands-on, practical experience in software development in a business environment. The intern will work under the guidance of experienced developers to learn best practices, contribute to projects, and develop technical and problem-solving skills.

 

This is a temporary, part-time position with an expected duration of no more than ninety days or less. This internship does not provide visa sponsorship.

 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain software using tools, practices, and development methodologies specified by the group technical lead.

• Set up and maintain a personal development environment. Integrate with the team development environment for test and release phases.

• Write automated tests to document code usage, ensure proper functioning of components, and limit regressions.

• Utilize project management tools used by the group to track tasks and progress on projects as directed. Integrate these tools into a personal development workflow.

• Write clear and concise documentation for other developers and for users as needed.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the development team. Participate in the group’s technical meetings and code reviews.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: 

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. preferred. Applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Minimum of one year relevant work experience or internships and or one year of undergraduate coursework in software development may be accepted.
• Basic knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java, Ruby, or similar).
• Demonstrated understanding of fundamental programming concepts such as data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of web development concepts and frameworks is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and take constructive feedback.

Travel: The position requires up to 5% of travel for in-person meetings with staff as well as periodic, as well as  additional travel as assigned. This is a temporary, part-time position with an expected duration of no more than ninety days or less.

Salary:

The salary range for this position takes into account various factors influencing compensation decisions, such as skill sets, experience, training, and other business and organizational requirements. The salary listed within the specified ranges considers relevant experience. Our compensation philosophy at APS aims to maintain salaries at the midpoint of the market. As a result, we typically hire within the target starting range. Exceptional, rare cases may merit reviews above target starting range for specialized or niche skills aligned with strategic operational goals.

Target salary: $18.00/hour (USD)


This is Us:

Help us achieve our mission of advancing and diffusing the knowledge of physics for the benefit of humanity, promote physics, and serve the broader physics community.

At APS, we:

• Provide a welcoming and supportive professional home for an active, engaged, and diverse membership
• Advance scientific discovery and research dissemination
• Advocate for physics and physicists, and amplify the voice for science
• Share the excitement of physics and communicate the essential role physics plays in the modern world
• Promote effective physics education for all

Core Values:

Core values are essential to shaping the culture of an organization. They provide the structure and guidance for how we conduct ourselves in our day-to-day interactions. Every employee has a responsibility for upholding these values. The behaviors and actions associated with demonstrating competency in these Core Values are described in a separate document.

Our Core Values:  Our values are our guideposts

• Scientific Method
• Trust, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct
• Equity, Diversity, and Respect
• Collaboration
• Education and Learning
• Speaking Out

Amazing 2025 Benefit Offerings:

• Remote First: The majority of staff work primarily from remote locations. APS promotes equal treatment and access for staff in the United States, regardless of physical work location.
• Locations: APS is operational in most but not all 50 states. Our headquarter office is in College Park, Maryland, with physical offices also located in Washington, DC, and Hauppauge, New York.
• APS does not offer relocation assistance/costs.
• APS allows flexible work hours. Responsiveness is required during workday core hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
• This role is not benefits eligible.

 

The American Physical Society is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of American Physical Society not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of race, religious creed, immigration status, alienage or citizenship, religion, color, ethnicity, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, protected veteran status, protected military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, ancestry, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at APS. The American Physical Society is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact APS Human Resources at hr@aps.org. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal'' poster, prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), provides an overview of several laws that protect you from discrimination on the job, and several rights are afforded to you by these laws. The “Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision,” prepared by the U.S. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), provides an overview of several protections implemented to protect individuals working under federal contracts from discrimination when inquiring about or discussing compensation; these protections apply to all employees and applicants. The APS has a "remote first" concept that promotes equal treatment and equal access, independent of physical work location, with a majority of staff working primarily from remote work locations. #LI-SB1


 

This is a temporary, part-time position with an expected duration of no more than ninety days or less. This internship does not provide visa sponsorship.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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