Application Development Intern (Undergraduate - Summer 2026)

Centene Corporation

23h • $18 - $26

About The Position

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members as an Intern at Centene. During this 12-week program, you'll learn more about Centene and how we're transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Position Purpose: We are looking for a highly motivated summer intern to join our dynamic team managing infrastructure for member registration and login. This internship offers hands-on experience in writing code and enhancing small features for our applications. As an intern, you'll work with a supportive and collaborative team of engineers who are dedicated to mentoring and helping you grow your technical skills.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency or interest in learning JavaScript and TypeScript (no prior experience in these languages is required, but you will be using them).
• Experience or coursework in software development, problem-solving, and coding fundamentals.
• Familiarity with object-oriented programming and application development concepts.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• A passion for software engineering and learning new technologies.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Responsibilities

• Write and develop code for small features and enhancements in our applications
• Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and improving existing codebase
• Collaborate with engineers to design and implement solutions for application architecture and performance
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards for code quality and reliability
• Work within an agile development environment, helping to deliver software updates and enhancements on time
• Learn about the underlying infrastructure that supports member registration and login systems, contributing to the overall application lifecycle

Benefits

• Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401(k) and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.
• Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.
• Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.
• Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED