2023 Bluestaq Software Development Summer Internship Cohort

Position: Seasonal Software Intern

Program Duration: Our internship cohort will begin on Thursday, June 1, 2023, and will end no later than Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2023.

Position Type: Temporary, Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Salary Range: In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hourly rate for this role is $17.00 to $25.00. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Location: Downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is not a remote position; our 2023 Seasonal Interns will work on-site in the Bluestaq office.

Housing: Dormitory housing options may be available at a reduced cost for our summer 2023 internship participants.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Additional Compensation: There is no additional compensation for this position.

Employment Benefits: This position is not eligible for employment benefits such as 401k, Medical, Dental, or Vision Insurance etc. This position is eligible for sick pay as per the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act (HFWA).

About Bluestaq:

Are you looking for an incredible 2023 Summer Internship in the field of software and space technology? Keep reading - you just found the best internship EVER!

Bluestaq starts with our people.

At Bluestaq, we've rapidly built a culture around ownership, trust, community, and innovation. Bluestaq is dedicated to cultivating a growth environment where our team feels valued, works with a purpose of mission, is personally rewarded, and is professionally challenged. Bluestaq is an emerging technology company founded in 2018 to streamline global operations using cutting-edge enterprise software and mission analytics. Bluestaq develops and transforms its enterprise systems and secures disparate data to solve our customers' most critical challenges. Today, Bluestaq primarily provides the U.S. Department of Defense and the nation's intelligence community with advanced software systems. Our name, Bluestaq, originates from "blue" a military term for friendly forces, and "staq" referring to a software stack.

Let's talk about our team's accolades in just four years! Bluestaq was recognized as an Inc. Magazine 2002 and 2021 Best Workplaces, a 2021 Colorado Inno on Fire Company, and a 2020 Colorado Company to Watch. Bluestaq was honored by the Colorado Technology Association as the 2019 Emerging Tech Company of the Year and named Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and EDC 2019 New Company of the Year. For the third consecutive year, Bluestaq landed on the Colorado Springs Gazette Best Workplaces in Colorado Springs (2019 - 2021) and Built In's Best Places to Work Lists: Best Places to Work in Colorado, Best Small Companies to Work for in Colorado, and Best Paying Companies in Colorado (2020 - 2022). Our team is award-winning and ahhhmazing!

About our City: Colorado Springs was named the #2 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report 2022, #2 Top 10 Cities Where Tech Strength Defies the Pandemic by LinkedIn, and one of the Top 10 Best-Performing Cities 2022 by the Milken Institute.

Bluestaq is part of the Hello Colorado Springs Program.

Hello Colorado Springs, is a wraparound program to encourage summer interns to fall in love with both the company and the region. Hello Colorado Springs is geared for paid interns, offers social and professional engagements outside of their work hours, and provides the cohort with a housing solution for affordability and community.

Work hard, play hard. That's what we do in Colorado Springs. While growing your career with an internship at Bluestaq - a company who makes frequent appearances on Best Places to Work lists - you have a unique opportunity to gain cutting edge tech skills, contribute to a thriving economy, and play a role in software security. By participating in Hello Colorado Springs, you get a front-row experience to what makes Colorado Springs the best place to live. Make this the summer you won't forget.

Hello Colorado Springs includes:

• 8+ social and professional multi-faceted experiences including sporting and theater, outdoor recreation, museums, art, and community-wide events
• Exclusive access to Colorado Springs community and industry leaders via professional networking and mentorship events
• Safe, affordable employer subsidized housing with private rooms and communal spaces
• Priceless bonding opportunities, IG story content, and memories with your Hello Colorado Springs colleagues

Why join the Bluestaq 2023 Summer Internship Cohort in Colorado Springs?

• Paid Internship - Working 40 hours per week
• Work in Space and Software - hands-on experience with veteran Software developers designing advanced software systems for the Space Force and other space-centric customers
• One-on-one Mentoring
• Lifestyle Amenities - coffee shops, craft breweries, boutiques, locally-owned restaurants
• Nature - more than 100 parks and ample outdoor sporting opportunities
• Laidback atmosphere - an accessible alternative to the fast-paced Denver lifestyle

Who we're looking for to join our 2023 Summer Internship Cohort?

Bluestaq is searching for software development interns who are eager to join our talented team.

Bluestaq is an emerging software company located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our team specializes in cloud-based enterprises, data management, information security, modeling and simulation, and artificial intelligence.

Our unique software development internships offer exceptional opportunities for you to grow your technical and non-technical skills. From day one, you will work with experienced engineers and designers who love their job. Interns at Bluestaq are exposed to many technologies, not just fixed on one specific technology stack. You'll have an opportunity to work with Java, Angular, Python, Groovy, REST Services, Elasticsearch, Jenkins, GIT, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Athena, NiFi, Quarkus, and Hadoop.

We are looking for self-starting, ambitious individuals who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions and learn new skills. You must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail is important as well.

Desired Qualifications of a Bluestaq Software Development Seasonal Intern

• Software Development experience (coding camps, projects etc.)
• Experience with Java
• Experience with scripting languages like JavaScript, Typescript, and Bash
• A general understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies
• An understanding of data storage solutions (RDS, Document stores, graph store, Hadoop)
• Familiarity with cloud-based concepts

Required Education: Ideal internship candidates should be actively working towards a degree in the following areas: Computer Science, Mathematics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field/industry. High school students at least 16 years of age or older, with an interest in the degree programs detailed above, may also apply for consideration.

Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance. To be eligible for a clearance, US Citizenship is required, and an employee must agree to participate in a background screen and credit check.

Bluestaq is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by state or local law.

Bluestaq will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to Bluestaq or a direct threat. Employees needing such accommodation are instructed to contact Human Resources immediately at contact.us@bluestaq.com.