Software Developer Student Intern
San Bernardino CountyThe Job
- APPLY BY JANUARY 9, 2026 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION!San Bernardino County Innovation and Technology Department (ITD) has an amazing opportunity for a college student!Earn While You Learn!
The Innovation and Technology Department is at the forefront of driving digital transformation and innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance county operations. Recognized for its excellence, the department has been honored with prestigious awards, including the National Association of Counties (NACo) Award and the Digital Counties Award. These accolades underscore the team's commitment to leveraging technology to improve efficiency, increase accessibility, and foster community engagement, making it a leader in public sector innovation.
The Department (ITD) is looking for a Software Developer Intern. While completing a degree in programming, computer science or software engineering, the intern will get a chance to experience working in one of the largest county IT infrastructures. This opportunity will give the intern hands on experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).The Intern will also learn and assist with the following:- Analyzing written and verbal customer descriptions of system problems and requirements which translates into technical definitions for automated system design and construction.
- Designing and architecting basic computer systems where few if any similar systems are in existence.
- Designing basic relational databases using the normalization process of organizing data within the database.
- Writing detailed program specifications; define input/output data relationships, and sequence of operations necessary to perform programming for basic systems and subsystems.
- Writing computer code using county approved computer languages to solve problems with existing programs and to create new interfaces and applications from design requirements.
- Participating in user meetings in conceptual design phase of development to clarify user needs and define technical problems or benefits that will result from alternative system designs.
This opportunity is designed to create a pipeline into a regular Programmer Analyst Associate position with the County. Student Intern position does not attain status as a regular County employee and must apply to all regular County positions.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States.
Position Type: Student intern positions are temporary positions and does not obtain status as a regular County employee. Minimum Requirements
Enrollment in a program leading towards at least 60 semester/90 quarter units, Associate's, Bachelor's degree or higher in programming, computer science or software engineering; OR recently graduated within the last two (2) years from a vocational, technical, college or university in the abovementioned areas.
Your most recent transcripts MUST be uploaded and submitted with your application.Selection Process
Application Procedure:
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. Applications and Resumes will be sent to the department for selection.This recruitment is open on a Continuous basis and may close once a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in your best interest to complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.