AI & Software Development Intern

Stearns Bank NA.•St. Cloud, MN

6h•$26 - $26

About The Position

At Stearns Bank, we’re helping people, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities nationwide reach their full financial potential. Sound like something you want to be a part of? If so, we’re currently looking for a AI & Software Development Intern. This is a Connected Mobile Work Environment. Come see how we’re doing business unusual and charting our own path to reimagine a more inclusive financial services and banking ecosystem for all. This position offers an anticipated hourly rate of $26, empowering you to contribute to cutting-edge AI and software development initiatives while gaining valuable, real-world experience. JOB SUMMARY As an AI & Software Development Intern, you will help create, build, and implement software solutions and AI functions throughout the organization. This internship offers hands-on experience in modern software development, data integration, automation, and emerging artificial intelligence technologies within a regulated financial services environment. The ideal candidate is analytical, curious, technically inclined, and eager to learn how software engineering and AI solutions drive operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and enable data-driven decision-making

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, or similar.
Familiarity with software development concepts, version control (e.g., Git), and development frameworks.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Thorough, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Interest or exposure to AI/ML concepts, automation tools, or data platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

Software Development Support: Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and tools. Support development efforts across platforms such as Salesforce, internal applications, and cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure). Contribute to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code under guidance from senior developers.
AI & Automation Initiatives: Support the development and testing of AI-driven solutions, including automation use cases, copilots, and machine learning applications. Assist in evaluating AI tools, building prototypes, and documenting use cases aligned with business needs and governance requirements.
Data & Integration Support: Assist in integrating data from multiple systems (e.g., core banking, Salesforce, data warehouse platforms) to support analytics, reporting, and AI use cases. Work with data pipelines and support validation of data quality and accuracy.
Testing & Quality Assurance: Participate in system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and validation of new features and enhancements. Identify bugs, document issues, and collaborate with development teams to resolve defects.
Technical Documentation & Collaboration: Document technical designs, workflows, and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, data, operations, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and support solution delivery.

Benefits

Pro-rated paid time off, sick-leave time, and paid volunteer time, based on the duration of the Internship.
Holiday pay should any holidays/floating holidays fall during internship timeframe.
Medical, dental, life, vision, FSA/HSA, short-term, and long-term disability benefits will follow full time eligibility timeframe requirements.
401(k)/ESOP benefits will follow full time eligibility timeframe requirements.
Banking Services (free checking).

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