ETDP Intern - Software Engineering

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

24d•Remote

About The Position

Notice: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role. JOB SUMMARY This job is an integral member of an agile software engineer team responsible for building scalable software applications across all digital channels to serve our customers. Responsible for taking an enterprise-wide, architectural view of the solutions and the technical execution of products using the technical stack that best meets the needs of the platform. The associate and team will be involved in every aspect and part of the software application build process from idea generation, business analysis, technical design and software development using the latest technologies and design patterns. This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to various parts of our organization and to develop the next generation of diverse business and technology talent. To that end, this internship will prepare participants for potential positions in the Enterprise Technology Development Program (ETDP).

Requirements

1 year in one or more club, volunteerism effort, or other activity outside of classroom
At least one modern programming language (Java, C++, or Perl preferred)
Conceptual understanding of web service technology (API’s): Composite APIs, RESTFUL, JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, and SOAP
At least two of the following: NodeJS, Oracle Database, NoSQL databases, SQL, Linux and JCL
Ability to translate technical design documents, design mockups/prototypes and user stories into working applications
Ability with testing frameworks
Enrollment, with current standing as a Junior, in an accredited Bachelor's (or higher) degree program with an anticipated graduation date within 12 months of internship start date (field of study Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field)

Nice To Haves

One or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C#, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, or Go
Ability to troubleshoot issues with software applications through debugging methodologies
Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services.
Knowledge/background with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Spring Web and Spring Batc
Ability to produce code that is fault-tolerant, efficient, and maintainable
Project Delivery
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Written and Spoken Communication Skills
Ability to build and sustain internal and external customer relationships
Adaptability
Analysis
Collaboration.
Ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
Time Management
Passion for user experience and improving usability
Interest and ability to learn other programming languages as needed
Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

Responsibilities

Assists and actively participates on project teams in various project roles.
Research best practices, leading technologies, and emerging industry trends for consideration in design and improvement relating to rotations.
Assists in collaborating with customers, business analysts, partners, and IT team members to understand business requirements that drive the analysis and design of quality technical solutions.
Takes part in analyzing, designing, coding, testing and implementing less complex application enhancements, as well as providing general production support, meeting defined scope, target dates and budgets with minimal or no defects.
Utilizes and participates in the full system less complex development life cycle, per current standards.
Designs and creates engineering specifications for software applications and programs.
Writes code that adheres to coding standards set forth by the Principal Engineers.
Helps in story creation (i.e. DoD, Acceptance Criteria, estimation).
Creates Tasks for their stories in Digital AI, and updates status and assignment accordingly.
Performs Code Reviews.
Other duties as assigned or requested.