Web Development

THIS POSTING IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MIT FOR THEIR MICRO-INTERN PROGRAM. ONLY CURRENTLY ENROLLED MIT STUDENTS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. 

Position Overview

The System Architecture group in Data Platforms is seeking a micro-intern to create a web application interface for Showtime, our end-to-end integration platform. The project is intended to make Showtime easier to use and more accessible across the organization, ultimately supporting our flagship products.

This project combines web development, system integration, and usability. Working with senior engineers and prospective users, the micro-intern will define a focused scope, design the interface, integrate it with existing Showtime services, and deliver a working application for selected workflows.

The micro-intern will gain experience across the software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through implementation, testing, feedback, and demonstration. They will also receive hands-on mentoring from senior engineers and experience collaborating across organizational boundaries.

This position is in the InterSystems headquarters in Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

A micro-intern in this role is expected to:

• Learn the purpose, workflows, and technical interfaces of Showtime.
• Gather and clarify user needs with support from senior engineers.
• Define an achievable scope focused on selected Showtime workflows.
• Design and implement an intuitive web interface.
• Integrate the interface with selected existing Showtime REST endpoints.
• Apply usability principles throughout development.
• Use practical engineering practices, including source control, code review, testing, and documentation.
• Incorporate feedback from prospective users.
• Demonstrate the resulting application and communicate project outcomes and recommended next steps.

Position Requirements

• Currently pursuing education in computer science, computer engineering, information systems, or a related technical field.
• Demonstrable experience building a web application through coursework, personal projects, or employment.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript or TypeScript, and a modern web framework or library.
• Basic understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, JSON, and front-end and back-end integration.
• Familiarity with Git source control.
• Ability to break an open-ended problem into manageable tasks and make progress with guidance.
• Motivation to learn new technologies and understand how software components work together.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating a web interface with an existing API or service.
• Exposure to CI/CD for web applications.
• Experience applying UX and usability principles.

What You Will Gain

• Ownership of a real application with organization-wide value.
• Hands-on mentoring from senior engineers.
• Experience with web development, system integration, and usability.
• Exposure to the complete software development lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with users and engineers across organizational boundaries.
• A concrete project demonstrating the ability to turn requirements into working software.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.

Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.

The company also provides generous employee benefits including:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Tuition reimbursement

The estimated hourly compensation range for this role is:$40—$45 USD

About InterSystems

InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.

AI Disclaimer

InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information).  InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.

Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience.  AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.

Please note that the use of wearable technology, including any AI-related tools or other technology-connected devices (such as META or Google smart glasses and/or wearables, and/or any similar devices), is strictly prohibited during the interview and screening process with InterSystems.  Any applicant who requires a wearable device or any type of technology support during the interview process as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or applicable state or country laws and regulations must contact the InterSystems Human Resources Department prior to attending or participating in any interview or screening process.