Associate Software Engineer Intern

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Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Agile team members and assist in developing web applications and web services using Java SOAP REST XML HTTP and other web technologies.
• Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities in high-pressure environments; excelling at pinpointing and resolving problems in early project stages to avoid cost/time expenses.
• Deliver high-quality projects on time through the ability to design architecture write high-quality code and execute practical unit test.
• Assist in the integration of third-party products with existing infrastructure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work equally well in self-managed and team-based Agile projects.
• Work with internal customers to gather business processes and project requirements.
• Researches designs and develops computer software systems in conjunction with hardware product development/applying principles and techniques of computer science engineering and mathematical analysis.
• Seek guidance and collaborate on software requirements to determine the feasibility of the design within time and cost constraints.
• Develops software system testing procedures programming and documentation.
• Performs miscellaneous projects as assigned assisting senior engineers as needed.
• Aggressively seek new knowledge skills and abilities as they relate to software engineering.
• Present a final project or summary of learning to the team at the end of the internship.

This job description includes a general representation of job requirements rather than a comprehensive inventory of all required responsibilities or work activities. The contents of this document or related job requirements may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of databases spreadsheets and office productivity tools (e.g. Excel formulas Google Forms SharePoint)

• Working knowledge of Agile specifically Scrum methodologies

• Familiarity with help desks ticketing systems or cloud-based tools is a plus

• Strong analytical technical troubleshooting and organizational skills

• Comfortable learning and using new systems and applications

• Ability to be comfortable with ambiguity and asking for help when needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow data security protocols

• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail

Experience

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship during the internship period.
• Must be in good academic standing with an expected graduation date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in higher education and lifelong learning
• Technical certifications are a plus

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Position & Application Details

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Additional Information

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