Early Careers - Finance Application Developer Intern
About The Position
The Finance Application Developer Intern is a paid, ten-week internship based in Chicago, Illinois, or Richardson, Texas. The intern works with a team to help develop, integrate, test, and maintain new and existing applications, completing entry-level programming tasks and supporting relational database changes, system testing, defect resolution, and production readiness. With guidance from an assigned mentor and manager, the intern owns components of project work, researches and analyzes information, makes recommendations, collaborates across functions, and contributes to initiatives intended to improve business outcomes and the member and client experience. The internship concludes with a presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations. Interns participate in orientation, hands-on project work, networking, professional development workshops, and volunteer activities. The role requires confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA and applicable company policies. The position is hybrid, with Flex employees expected to be in the office at least three days per week.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree as a rising senior, with a major in computer science, computer information systems, or math; other majors may be considered.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages.
- Understanding of one or more development methodologies or delivery models.
- Knowledge and understanding of application and software design patterns.
- Understanding of database management systems, their purpose, and function.
- Understanding of data's role and impact in company decision-making; entry-level awareness of different reporting tools.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Practical PC skills, especially Excel, Word, and Access, and basic SQL.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining existing and new applications.
- Complete entry-level programming tasks as directed by management and manage project deadlines.
- Understand and implement changes to relational databases.
- Verify system corrections using test applications.
- Initiate and monitor timely defect resolutions for production and operational readiness.
- Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
- Conduct research and analyze data and information to develop recommendations that inform business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
- Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
- Maintain confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.
- Participate in formal intern orientation, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteer activities.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits
- 401(k) savings plan
- Pension plan
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other incentives
- Annual incentive bonus plan, subject to its terms and conditions
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Career Level
Intern
