Commerce Platform Intern - Summer 2026
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. The KnitWell Group Summer Internship Program welcomes the class es of 202 6 and 202 7 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 wor k 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 . 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.
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)
- Real-world experience in front-end and backend development for e-commerce
- Exposure to cloud computing , serverless deployments , and modern development practices
- J unior or senior (Class of 202 6 and 202 7 )
- Resume and portfolio ( portfolios only need ed for Design Applications )
- Available June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026
- Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship now or in the future
Nice To Haves
- Preferred with Java , JavaScript/TypeScript , React.js , REST APIs , and databases (SQL/NoSQL)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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