Software Development Internship

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the ninth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring!

Clarity Partners is seeking Software Development Interns with strong technical instincts combined with the ability to think and communicate about how technology is used in the real world. This will be a Summer 2026 paid undergraduate internship in downtown Chicago.

Responsibilities:

• First-hand experience designing, developing, and deploying web applications for Clarity's top clients such as The Chicago Police Department (CPD).
• Responsible for creating a web application from start to finish. Software development platforms including Microsoft C#.NET, KnockoutJS, React/Redux, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. Applications created by interns at Clarity will be used directly by client after internship completion.
• Ability to learn on-the-job as you work on projects for our clients under the guidance of senior Clarity application developers.
• If you demonstrate progress and self-sufficiency, you will be given the opportunity to develop code independently.
• You will also be exposed to cloud hosting, API microservice, and DevOps concepts and will certainly see your code in production.

Requirements:

• Completed at least 2 years of a 4-year BS degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent programming skills. Experience with object-oriented programming languages, preferably C#, Java, or C++.
• Knowledge of data structures and understanding of database transactions.
• Ability to translate technical specifications into working code and solve complex problems with consideration of the end user experience.
• Familiarity with system architectural concepts.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Prefer candidates who have gained additional relevant experience outside of the curriculum.

Clarity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For the Software Development Internship, the hourly pay range is $32.00 – $35.00/hr. The range represents a good faith estimate that Clarity reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of posting. Compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.