Commerce Platform Intern - Summer 2026

Knitwell Group

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

About us KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. We are seeking a motivated Commerce Platform Intern to join our e-commerce technology team. This role offers hands-on experience in building scalable front-end and backend systems, as well as cloud-native applications. You will work with modern technologies such as React.js, Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, TypeScript, Vercel, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), contributing to real-world projects that impact our customers. Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, and GraphQL. Build and optimize front-end applications using React.js and deploy them on Vercel for high-performance delivery. Assist in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices. Support data synchronization and integration with third-party systems. Collaborate with engineers to deploy and optimize applications on Google Cloud Platform. Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables. Internship Qualifications Major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Preferred with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, REST APIs, and databases (SQL/NoSQL). Willingness to relocate to Fort Myers, Florida for the duration of the program (10 weeks). Real-world experience in front-end and backend development for e-commerce. Exposure to cloud computing, serverless deployments, and modern development practices. Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to contribute to live projects. Program Details The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the classes of 2026 and 2027 college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor, Haven Well Within, LOFT, Talbots) and Corporate Shared Services to kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-on with their department for 10-weeks and receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project. The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr. This internship position will be based out of our Chico’s Headquarters office location in Fort Myers, FL. KnitWell Group does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housing in a commutable distance of the office location. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. Applicant Requirements Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027) Master’s students not eligible Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications) Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026 #LI-AP1 Location: Corporate ascena – Remote Position Type: Intern (Fixed Term)/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “[email protected]” instead of “[email protected],” and misspelled company names like “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Requirements

• Major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
• Willingness to relocate to Fort Myers, Florida for the duration of the program (10 weeks).
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future.
• We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
• Junior or senior (Class of 2026 and 2027)
• Master’s students not eligible
• Resume and portfolio (portfolios only needed for Design Applications)
• Available June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Nice To Haves

• Preferred with Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, REST APIs, and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
• Real-world experience in front-end and backend development for e-commerce.
• Exposure to cloud computing, serverless deployments, and modern development practices.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to contribute to live projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, and GraphQL.
• Build and optimize front-end applications using React.js and deploy them on Vercel for high-performance delivery.
• Assist in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Support data synchronization and integration with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy and optimize applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed