Job Type
Internship
Description
Summer June 1 – August 31, 2026
Reports to: Software Engineer Lead
Location: 100% Remote
Compensation: $20.00/hr.
Hours: Part-time (29 hours or less) or Full-time (30-40 hours)
Career Track: This position aligns with the Associate Software Engineer role and provides a pathway to full-time employment.
System Automation is excited to launch our 2026 Summer Internship Program, designed to provide hands‑on experience building modern software within our Evoke platform. This program offers students the opportunity to work directly alongside experienced software engineers, contributing to real product development efforts that impact customers across the country.
Interns will gain exposure to modern technologies and development approaches, including cloud‑native architecture on Azure, low‑code platform design, and emerging AI tools shaping the future of software development. Through a structured program that combines guided training with experience‑based learning, interns will contribute to building both prototype solutions and production‑ready features within the platform.
This program is designed to accelerate technical growth while providing meaningful, real‑world experience in a collaborative engineering environment.
We will consider qualified candidates for fully remote work (must reside in the U.S. only).
About The Role
The Software Engineering Intern will be embedded within the Evoke product engineering team, contributing to real platform development initiatives while learning modern software development practices. This role is designed to provide hands‑on experience across the full software development lifecycle, including feature development, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment support.
Interns will work closely with engineers, product owners, and designers to build and enhance capabilities within the Evoke low‑code SaaS platform. The program emphasizes practical experience with modern technologies, including JavaScript/TypeScript, cloud‑native architecture in Azure, and emerging AI‑assisted development tools.
This is a structured, mentorship‑driven program intended to accelerate technical growth while contributing meaningful value to the platform and customer solutions.
What You’ll Be Doing
Contribute to real Evoke platform development efforts, including:
UI components and frontend features (React/TypeScript)
Backend logic and API integrations
Low‑code configuration and workflow design
Support the development and enhancement of platform features, tools, or internal utilities
Participate in team ceremonies such as sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot bugs, test functionality, and validate solutions
Assist in building proofs‑of‑concept or innovation projects (including AI‑assisted tools and automation)
Learn and apply modern development practices, including:
Version control (Git)
Code reviews
Testing strategies
Agile development workflows
Document work and share learnings with peers and the broader team
What You Will Learn
How to build and deliver features in a production SaaS platform
How low‑code platforms are extended with custom development
How to work within a cloud‑native environment (Azure)
How to collaborate across engineering, product, and delivery teams
How to use AI tools to enhance development productivity and problem‑solving
How real customer use cases influence product and technical decisions
Program Highlights
Hands‑on experience working on real product features used by customers
Structured mentorship from experienced engineers
Participation in innovation initiatives (including AI‑related projects)
Exposure to customer use cases and real‑world problem‑solving
Opportunity to present work internally and contribute to demos or product showcases
Potential pathway to a full‑time role upon successful completion
Requirements
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Completed at least 2 years of coursework (or equivalent experience)
Experience with at least one programming language (JavaScript, Python, Java, etc.)
Prior internship or project experience is a plus but not required
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Foundational understanding of software development concepts (data structures, APIs, basic architecture)
Familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript preferred
Exposure to frontend frameworks such as React is a plus
Basic understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
Strong problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn
Ability to work independently with guidance and ask thoughtful questions
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a team environment
Interest in cloud technologies and modern SaaS platforms
Curiosity around AI tools and how they can improve development workflows
Who We Are
System Automation (SA) is a software vendor focused on providing systems that support government regulatory management operations.
Founded in the District of Columbia in 1968 and originally contracted to develop and support the US Army recruiting system (contract held for 42 years), SA has since become an industry leader in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive information management applications for government regulatory agencies across the country. Our licensure experience began in 1994, providing the Maryland State Licensing Board with a solution, and has since evolved to support many regulatory needs, including licensing, permitting, enforcement, inspections, investigations, case management, online payments, public verification, robust reporting, online self‑service for applicants and license seekers, and paperless regulatory operations.
For nearly three decades, SA has built a solid track record of demonstrable success, delivering SaaS licensure and compliance solutions to government regulatory agencies. SA is currently supporting state government agencies, licensing boards, and other regulatory operations in 20 states for nearly 800 different professions, occupations, and industries.
With SA’s current launch of Evoke, the only cloud‑native, low‑code application platform (LCAP) purposely designed for regulatory management, infusing SA’s decades of professional licensing expertise, it’s an exciting time for growth!
At System Automation, we are focused on making people’s lives in the cloud easier through innovative products built by passionate employees. We are looking to add talented, motivated people to our team to help achieve this mission through the engineering, support, and delivery of our revolutionary Evoke Platform.
As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity.
Salary Description
$20.00/hr
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