Rotational Technology Intern

Insperity•Houston, TX

About The Position

Insperity is seeking Technology Interns to work in rotation with various Innovative Technology Solutions teams. The interns will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software. In each rotation, they will apply the latest tools and technologies to develop and assist in the translation of business requirements and functional specifications into hardware and software solutions. They will also assist in the implementation and maintenance of these solutions and support systems integration testing and user acceptance testing.

Requirements

Actively pursuing or has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in IT, MIS, Computer Science or a related field is required.
Some level of programming skills in Java, C#, SQL, Perl, XML, etc.
Exposure to some of the following concepts: object-oriented programming, data structures, software engineering techniques, quality assurance, parallel programming, databases, networking, etc.
Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills quickly.
Energy and enthusiasm to be creative and deliver tangible results.
Ability to be flexible and work with ambiguity.
A strong sense of intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism and executive presence.
Strategic and analytical thinking; demonstrate sound judgment and a willingness to resolve issues and problems in a timely manner.
Personal commitment and drive to set and exceed high standards and objectives.
Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
Effective time management skills.
Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic presentation skills.
Exhibits leadership skills and works well in a collaborative environment.
Proactive, can-do attitude and a desire to learn.
Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information.
Proficient with computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.25 or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Learns the software development life cycle and technologies utilized to fulfill application development, support, and maintenance requests by participating in an agile team environment.
Participates in software development training as assigned by development mentor.
Works with the development team and assigned mentor to understand: scope definition process, work effort estimation, business requirements gathering process, technical documentation, unit testing approach and standards.
Works with the solution design team to learn the design standards and adheres to these design standards when performing assigned work.
Works on application code assignments as assigned by mentor to aid in learning technologies and system functionality.