Dark Wolf is looking for summer interns to join us at our BRAND NEW office in Tampa, FL. Tampa is one of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the Southeast. Outside of the office, you'll join a community of interns with access to local networking events, professional development workshops, and the vibrant culture of Dark Wolf, spanning multiple areas.
Location: Tampa, FL
Duration: June 2026 – August 2026
Type: Full-Time Internship (Paid)
Role OverviewAs an intern in our Tampa technology hub, you will work at the intersection of modern software delivery and emerging intelligence. This role is designed for students who are passionate about building scalable applications, leveraging cloud infrastructure, and implementing data-driven AI solutions. You won't just be shadowing; you will be an active member of an Agile squad contributing to production-level code.
Key ResponsibilitiesSoftware Development: Design, develop, and test features using languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
Cloud & Delivery: Assist in deploying applications to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and managing CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery.
Data Engineering: Build and optimize data pipelines to ensure high-quality data is available for analysis and model training.
AI & Machine Learning: Support the integration of Generative AI and LLMs into existing workflows, performing prompt engineering and model fine-tuning.
Agile Collaboration: Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to experience the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Required Skills & QualificationsCurrent Enrollment: Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field at the University of Florida.
Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge in at least one major programming language (Python preferred for AI/Data tracks).
Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and a "Go Gator" attitude toward tackling complex technical challenges.
Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
Preferred ExperienceFamiliarity with containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
Exposure to AI frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or LangChain.
Previous project work involving cloud-native architecture.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Read LessDark Wolf constructs and deploys data management and analytics solutions for the defense and intelligence communities. We're proud to boast a world-class engineering team that thrives on rolling up their sleeves to solve your mission's biggest challenges.
Dark Wolf is seeking a highly motivated and self-directed professional to fill the role of Software Developer/Data Engineer to support our team in Northern Virginia. The candidate will be a member of a software development team supporting cloud based application development.
Required Skills:
Minimum 15 years of experience in software developmentExperience in Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) data engineeringExperience with REST APIsExperience with JavaExperience with full lifecycle agile software development projectsDesired skills:Experience with Python.Experience building data products in Apache Avro and/or ParquetOn-the-job experience with Java software development.Experience deploying the complete DevOps Lifecycle including integration of build pipelines, automated deployments, and compliance scanning using test driven development.Responsibilities:
Create APIs to package and disseminate data to mission partnersCreate access control mechanism to access collection dataImplement standard interfaces, formats and application processesBuild data models and analytics to support mission needsImplement and document RESTful API structures that communicate across data management components to include user interface, data flow, data ingestion, monitoring and disseminationPosition Clearance Requirement:
TS/SCI with Full-Scope Polygraph
This position is located in Chantilly/Herndon, VA.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.Dark Wolf Solutions is looking for a Platform Engineer to join our team. The Platform Engineer will be responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure and services to ensure high availability, scalability, and security of our cloud-based applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud computing technologies and platforms, such as Kubernetes, AWS, and Terraform. They will be able to work well within a larger team focused on defining and building cloud infrastructure to host DevSecOps development services and mission applications within a Kubernetes platform. This role can be supported at a hybrid capacity in Falls Church, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
Deploying and maintaining common Kubernetes platform services on cloud-native architectureIntegrating a Kubernetes platform with common enterprise services to satisfy organizational security requirements Implementing secure automation, effective monitoring, and Infrastructure as CodeDeploying and maintaining Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines across multiple environmentsSupporting and working alongside a cross-functional engineering team on the latest technologiesDeveloping and iterating best practices to increase the quality and velocity of deploymentsImplementing industry best practices for system hardening and configuration managementRequired Qualifications:
4+ years of experience working with commercial cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or AzureExperience designing and deploying self-managed Kubernetes to commercial cloud platformsExperience integrating and providing cloud platform services within a Kubernetes clusterExperience designing Infrastructure as Code solutions using TerraformExperience with DevSecOps tools and processes such as GitLab CI, Artifactory, ArgoCD, FluxCD, Helm, KustomizeDemonstrated knowledge in Agile, Scrum, DevSecOps processes, and DoD cybersecurity requirementsSolid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilitiesB.A. or B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or related discipline (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree)Local to Falls Church, VA and willing to go onsite approximately 4-5 days per month (otherwise Remote working is allowed)DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certifications (e.g. CompTia Security+ CE Certification)US Citizenship and an active DoD Secret security clearance or higherDesired Qualifications:
Experience with Oracle and PostgreSQL DBMSExperience deploying and maintaining Platform One's Big Bang suite of toolsExperience working with the DHAExperience with DoD FedRAMP authorized cloud platforms such as AWS GovCloud and/or Cloud OneExperience standing up and maintaining AWS services including RDS, EMR, ECR, EKS and S3Experience deploying Kubernetes using Rancher RKE2Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation process and security requirementsExperience using DISA enterprise security products including HBSS and ACAS and performing security hardening to satisfy STIG requirementsExperience installing and configuring a service mesh for cluster ingress/egress, mTLS, and authorization and authentication of servicesExperience providing Identity Management services within a cloud or Kubernetes environment such Open ID Connect (OIDC) or SAML SSOThis position is local to the Falls Church, VA area. The compensation for this role is estimated to be approximately $110,000-$140,000 commensurate on experience.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.Dark Wolf Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer with a minimum of 6 years of hands-on expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications across the entire software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, possesses strong problem-solving abilities, and is capable of leading and mentoring a team of developers. This position requires full-time onsite work in Fort Meade, MD. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Software planning: defining project scope, goals, and timelines Requirements management: gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing stakeholder requirementsRisk management: identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks and vulnerabilities Design: creating detailed design documents and prototypes Development: writing, testing, and refining code in various programming languages Architecture: designing and implementing software architectures, including microservices, monolithic, and event-driven architectures Modeling: creating conceptual, logical, and physical models of software systems Estimation: estimating effort, time, and resources required for software development tasks Documentation: ensure that all code written is properly documented, making it easier for other developers to understand, maintain, and modify the codebase Configuration management: controlling changes to software code, documentation, and other artifacts Quality assurance: ensuring software meets requirements, is reliable, and performs as expected Security: implementing secure coding practices, conducting vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security regulations and standards Testing: developing and executing unit tests, integration tests, system tests, and acceptance testsRequired Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum of 6 years of professional experience in software developmentProficiency in Agile processes and proceduresProficiency with version control tools and technologies (e.g., Git, GitLab, JIRA)Hands-on experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++)US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Counter Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.This position is located in Fort Meade, MD. The estimated salary range for this position is $140,000.00 - $165,000.00, commensurate on experience and technical skillset.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
