IT Application Development Apprentice

Texas Roadhouse • Rochester, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is designed for individuals at the beginning of their software development journey, offering the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building and supporting modern applications. The Application Developer Apprentice or Intern works under the guidance of experienced developers to learn software engineering principles, tools, and processes in a real-world environment. The position involves participating in day-to-day development tasks such as writing code, debugging, testing, and documenting applications. Assignments may include enhancements to existing systems, small feature development, or assisting with integration and support tasks. The role also provides exposure to the full software development lifecycle, agile methodologies, and collaborative development practices like code reviews and pair programming. As part of the learning experience, the apprentice/intern will be introduced to version control systems, development frameworks, build pipelines, issue tracking tools, and professional development workflows. Close mentorship ensures consistent learning and growth, with regular feedback and opportunities to explore different areas of the development process. This role is ideal for a college student, recent graduate, or career-switcher looking to apply classroom or self-taught programming knowledge in a team-oriented, professional setting. A curious mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Background in computer science or computer engineering.
• Enrolled in College as computer science or equivalent field
• Familiarity with c# programming language is a plus
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts
• Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git is a plus
• Exposure to web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus
• Experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL) in coursework or internships is a plus
• Familiarity with basic data structures and algorithms
• Exposure to REST APIs and JSON/XML formats is a plus
• Some experience with development environments (e.g., Visual Studio, VS Code, Rider)
• Ability to get along with others, form positive working relationships, and function well as a member of a team.
• Ability to anticipate needs, questions, or problems, and think quickly.
• Ability to multi-task and resource efficiently and effectively
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision
• Must be available for overtime as needed on evenings and occasional weekends

Responsibilities

• Focus on learning new technologies and supporting teammates with a variety of duties, including coding, testing applications, data preparation, and report writing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree