Application Development Intern

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas • Topeka, MO

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Interns have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment utilizing technologies, languages, and services to support the rapidly changing healthcare industry. Interns will broaden their knowledge by being exposed to various programming languages and tools, architectures, security, and supporting database systems. You will receive diversified learning opportunities through on-the-job assignments, utilizing the technical skills that you have acquired in college. This internship will assist you in developing technically and professionally. This position is eligible to work hybrid or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.

Requirements

• Startup mindset—proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with consistent follow-through on assigned work
• Experience in any of the following: Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Application Development and Design, .NET, Python, C#, Mainframe technologies, Database analysis
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality outcomes
• Practical, hands-on understanding of AI concepts and their real-world application
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Demonstrated creativity and a bias toward innovation
• Strong critical thinking skills with a logical, results-driven approach to problem-solving
• Emerging leadership capabilities through academic, project, or extracurricular experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.) and general IT infrastructure fundamentals
• Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program with junior status
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• Demonstrates acceptance of responsibility; shows pride in work performed; demonstrates flexibility in acceptance of assignments and schedules; maintains professional behavior and appearance; exhibits dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 above preferred; candidates from highly ranked universities or those demonstrating a strong academic trajectory will be considered on overall merit.
• preferably at a nationally recognized or highly ranked university

Responsibilities

• Assist with IT projects, initiatives, and support.
• Hardware and software troubleshooting
• Interaction with end-users
• Document current processes
• Analyze processes for opportunities to improve and determine to be process.
• Apply skills in the areas of requirements definition, data analysis and modeling, application design and development, testing and implementation planning in a variety of technologies.
• Responsible for integrating application, system requirements, and design standards into a tested software that meets what the business requested.
• Giving a presentation about your work assignment and projects, as well as what you learned from the internship program
• Attend a volunteer activity with other interns within the company.

Benefits

• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Family Comes First: Total rewards package that promotes the idea of family first for all employees.
• Paid vacation and sick leave with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with ongoing training and development programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes flexibility.
• Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and community.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern