Summary
This recruitment is being used to fill a Software Development Intern position within KCPAOās Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) team.
Are you an undergraduate student interested in software engineering or pursuing a career in software development? The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office (PAO) Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) team is looking for a motivated Software Development Intern to contribute to our core application development projects. You will work directly with Senior Software Engineers, receiving mentorship and guidance throughout the full development lifecycle. This is a unique opportunity to gain professional experience within the Microsoft and Azure cloud ecosystem, while making significant impacts in your community!
About the King County Prosecuting Attorneyās Office
Our mission is to do Justice:* We exercise the power given to us by the people with fairness and humility.
We serve our diverse community, support victims and families, and hold individuals accountable.
We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for King County and the State of Washington.
We are guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Professionalism, and Leadership. Our office is comprised of six divisions that are further organized into specialized units: To learn more about the Prosecuting Attorneyās Office (PAO), please visit our website.
We value diversity and strive to hire a workforce that reflects the community that we serve. It is essential to our mission that we create and maintain an office that is diverse and inclusive. All PAO employees are expected to participate in PAO equity work and attend equity trainings and discussions. PAO employees are expected to comply with race, equity, and social justice principles, and to work with PAO colleagues and management to identify opportunities for improvement.
Who May Apply: Currently enrolled Bachelors/Associates level studies at an accredited university/college through Spring quarter of 2026. Proof of enrollment status is required upon hire. Interns must commit to working for at least for six months.
Work Location: Downtown Seattle in King County, WA
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a labor union.
Salary: Range 26- $21.21 hourly
Work Schedule: Our office is open Monday ā Friday from 8:00 am ā 5:00 pm. Interns may work up to 12 hours per week during the school year and up to 20 hours per week during the summer break.
Application Process:Interested individuals must complete the three application components:
1) Submit a resume
2) Respond to the supplemental questions
3) Fully complete King County application. **
**Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state āsee my resumeā or are blank, are considered incomplete and will not be considered competitive. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:Karla Avila Vargas
HR Analyst
Kvargas@kingcounty.gov
(206) 263-0940 Selection Process:
We strongly encourage all motivated students to apply, as we prioritize initiative and the ability to learn over deep experience for this internship. Materials will be reviewed for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in a panel interview process. Special Requirements:
Finalists must successfully submit to a criminal background check, reference check, and be fingerprinted.Please note this position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, health benefits, or other benefits. However, administrative interns accrue sick leave at the rate of 0.025 hours for each hour in pay status. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
Job Duties
Job duties will focus on contributing to the ITSS team's technical roadmap and may vary based on assigned project needs. These responsibilities are designed for hands-on technical learning:
Assist senior developers with coding, debugging, and testing application enhancements primarily in the C# and .NET Core framework.
Contribute to the front-end development and maintenance of web applications using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React/Angular).
Participate in the software development lifecycle, including daily stand-ups and code reviews, following Agile and DevOps practices, utilizing version control systems such as Git/Azure DevOps for collaborative project work, and contributing to Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline processes.
Support the integration, configuration, and minor enhancement of software solutions using Microsoft Azure cloud services, SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dynamics 365) to assist with enhancing office-wide operational solutions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and application guides.
Provide support for the Race, Equity and Social Justice policy and principles, and work with colleagues to identify opportunities for improvement.
Other job duties as assigned by the team.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
We hire interns for their potential and ability to learn. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you can grow in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply. We prioritize initiative and the ability to learn over deep expertise for our internship roles. Successful candidates will demonstrate this potential alongside a fundamental foundation in computer science concepts and a commitment to continuous learning.
Technical Knowledge \& Experience
Completed coursework in introductory programming, data structures, and algorithms (or equivalent personal project experience).
Familiarity with the concepts of relational data storage.
Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform (e.g., Power Apps, Power Automate) or Dynamics 365 concepts is desirable.
Exposure to the Microsoft development stack (e.g., Visual Studio, C#) is a plus.
Competence in Microsoft Office programs including Outlook and Word.
Core Professional Skills
Ability to Accept Feedback and Supervision: Demonstrates a high degree of willingness to learn and accept direction.
Strong Analytical and Communication Skills: Ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly.
Teamwork and Initiative: Ability to work independently and as a team member, using initiative and attention to detail to see projects and assignments through to completion.
Confidentiality and Professionalism: Ability to maintain security, confidentiality, and discretion involving highly critical matters at all times.
Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice work, including ongoing cultural competence development.
Demonstrate timely, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Supplemental Information
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office is dedicated to making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles-we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
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