Summer 2027 Intern, Application Development

Ryan•Burlington, VT

20h•$24 - $28

About The Position

As an Application Development Intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications that support Ryan's business operations. You will gain hands-on experience with technologies including Angular, React, Java, C#/.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, and Git, and contribute to projects involving application maintenance, full-stack development, prototyping, and AI-assisted software development. The role is intended for someone curious, self-motivated, eager to learn, and interested in using emerging technologies while building software engineering skills in a collaborative environment. The internship provides experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field of study.
Anticipated graduation date within one year of the internship.
Minimum overall and major GPA of 2.8.
Minimum of 6–12 technical credit hours, depending on practice.
Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Strong problem-solving, attention-to-detail, and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and related tools.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet navigation and research.
Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with experienced software engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications supporting Ryan's business operations.
Assist in investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving bugs in existing applications to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
Support full-stack development projects by building user interface components, developing APIs, and implementing database changes using technologies such as Angular, React, Java, .NET, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Contribute to maintaining and modernizing existing applications through code refactoring, performance improvements, and technical updates.
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to support application functionality, reliability, and code quality.
Participate in research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept projects to explore new technologies, product ideas, and potential software solutions.
Use AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and support problem-solving while ensuring code quality, accuracy, and understanding of implemented solutions.
Collaborate with engineering teams through sprint planning, daily standups, code reviews, and other development activities.
Assist in preparing technical documentation and presenting project updates, prototypes, and findings to team members and stakeholders.
Gain hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support.