Software Development Seasonal Intern

Continental Finance Company•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

This internship offers a hands-on experience in software development within a structured, cross-functional IT project. Interns will be responsible for executing project tasks, collaborating with various departments, and contributing to a project that spans the entire software development lifecycle. The program culminates in a final report to the Executive Team.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering)
Basic understanding of software development principles
Familiarity with SQL queries
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Eagerness to learn and contribute innovative ideas

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience
Experience with user interface development
Experience with service layer development
Experience with database components

Responsibilities

Execution of the project and tasks outlined by the mentor
Complete weekly reports summarizing project progress and deliverables
Meet regularly with a mentor to review projects, reports, and address questions
Support the department and organization by contributing innovative ideas, solutions, and an external perspective
Perform technical tasks, including software development, SQL queries, and other duties as required within the technology department
Participate in a structured, cross-functional IT project planned, developed, and delivered over a 9-week period, culminating in a final report to the Executive Team in week 10
Collaborate with a multi-departmental team, including Business Systems Analysts and Quality Assurance, contributing to a project with a user interface, service layer, and database components
Gain experience working alongside other IT interns to simulate a comprehensive, real-world software development lifecycle experience