Software Developer Intern

Shive-Hattery is hiring a Software Developer Intern in Iowa City, IA (hybrid). When: Summer 2027. Posted November 12, 2026. Eligibility: No visa sponsorship. Checked against the employer's posting on November 12, 2026.

Description Let’s Do great things—Together At Shive-Hattery, we believe great design starts with great people. We’re a full-service architecture and engineering firm with a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and putting people first, our clients and each other.

If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter and your growth is supported, you’ll feel at home here. Description As a Software Developer Intern in the Corporate Technology, Design & Innovation group you’ll play a key role in supporting the firm and shaping projects that make a difference—from concept through completion.

You’ll collaborate with talented teammates, contribute your expertise, and help us deliver thoughtful, high-quality solutions for those we serve. You will contribute directly to the development and ongoing support of internal technology solutions.

You will assist with general availability support for applications, including reviewing user feedback and feature requests, troubleshooting issues, and developing bug fixes and enhancements.

You will also support application development efforts using programming language, REST API, and low code platforms as you gain exposure to cloud platform integrations, automation, and modern development practices.

You will also assist with Microsoft Foundry AI agent development, including agent configuration, testing, grounding, and improving how agents access and use organizational knowledge.

Depending on project needs and your experience, you may have opportunities to work with development frameworks, cloud technologies, low-code tools, and other emerging technologies.

You will be paired with our in-house Software Developer, who will serve as your mentor throughout the internship. This one-on-one, informal mentoring relationship is designed to provide a supportive environment where you can candidly discuss your career goals and aspirations while developing practical skills that complement your academic learning.

This is a part-time, seasonal internship, and there is not a corresponding full-time position associated with the role at this time. Requirements You don’t need to check every box to succeed here.

If your experience aligns with many of the items below and you’re excited about the work we do, we encourage you to apply. • Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field • Junior or senior standing preferred • Working knowledge of Python, C#, SQL, and .

NET preferred • Understanding of software development fundamentals, debugging, testing, and source control • Ability to troubleshoot issues and translate feedback into potential fixes or improvements • Interest in AI development, AI agents, application development, platform integration, and emerging technologies • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members What will make you stand out • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, REST APIs, GitHub, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Power Platform, or other cloud and application development technologies Who We Are Shive-Hattery is a privately held architecture and engineering consulting firm with design offices across the United States.

Here, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated design solutions for clients across industries. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects guided by our principle to design what matters and make our world a better place.

You’re looking to build something great. So are we. Shive-Hattery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is primarily performed in an office or hybrid environment and may require travel to other Shive-Hattery office locations. A full clean driver’s license is required.

The role involves sitting, standing, and working at a computer for extended periods. May also require lifting light to medium weight objects of up to 50 lbs.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. If this role sounds like a fit for your skills and interests, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us design what matters to make the world a better place. Interested applicants should submit their cover letter, resume, and portfolio for consideration.

If you are unable to submit your portfolio due to size constraints, please include a link to your portfolio in your cover letter. Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery.

Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.