Software Development Internship

Steel Dynamics, Inc.•Columbus, MS

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Aluminum Dynamics (ADL) Internship. Aluminum Dynamics is developing a state-of-the-art, 650,000-tonne low-carbon recycled aluminum flat rolled mill, supported by two satellite recycled aluminum slab centers. The facility will produce a wide range of flat rolled aluminum products while prioritizing sustainability through advanced recycling practices. Our product offering includes value-added finishing lines such as Continuous Annealing and Solution Heat treatment (CASH) lines, continuous coating, and multiple slitting and packaging operations. This combination of cutting-edge technology and sustainable processes positions Aluminum Dynamics as a leader in delivering high-quality, low-carbon aluminum solutions to meet the growing demands of diverse industries. This internship is unique compared to other software development internships because instead of creating software to be sold to external companies, interns at SDI develop and debug applications that directly serve our internal customers. This means interns work closely with employees across the company, particularly those in operations, to understand their day-to-day needs and challenges. By building software that improves internal processes and supports SDI’s workforce, interns gain firsthand experience in creating practical solutions while developing strong relationships with internal customers. This direct interaction not only strengthens communication and problem-solving skills but also provides valuable insight into how technology supports a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
Preferred GPA of 2.7 or higher
Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as C#, HTML, and SQL
Understanding of database management and query writing
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative development team
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
Detail-oriented with the ability to follow coding standards and documentation practices
Interest in learning Agile development practices and the full software development lifecycle

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with web development frameworks such as .NET/TypeScript is a plus

Responsibilities

Participate in real-world software development projects alongside experienced developers, contributing to applications used across the company.
Review, analyze, and modify software applications, including coding, testing, debugging, and documenting.
Build and enhance internal web applications using technologies such as C#, HTML, Blazor, Microsoft SQL, and Microsoft Azure.
Design and implement new features and functionality to improve user experience, navigation, and system performance.
Collaborate with team members in Agile-style development meetings, assisting with project planning, task division, code reviews, and integration of updates.
Support software users by assisting with bug fixes, troubleshooting, training, and IT-related requests.
Gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle, from planning and prototyping to coding, testing, debugging, and deployment.