Software Engineer Internship - Technology Healthcare Innovation

Wellmark • Des Moines, IA

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work. This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

Requirements

• Current junior, senior or graduate student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Analytics, MIS, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of developer concepts/tools.
• Knowledge of programming languages (ex. NodeJS, AWS SNS/SQS/Lamda, SQL, AWS Glue, Python) and computer operating systems – Windows, Unix, etc.
• Demonstrate proficiency with modern AI tools and incorporate them effectively into engineering workflows and development practices.
• Knowledge and experience with structured and/or object-oriented programming techniques.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Ability to trouble-shoot and develop creative and efficient technical solutions.
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Excellent writing and communication skills; excellent organizational skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to continually prioritize as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in an office environment or internship

Responsibilities

• Supports analysis and development activities focused on integration with other applications.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset.
• Applies foundational functional knowledge to produce work deliverables in support of departmental initiatives.

Benefits

• The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [email protected]
• At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern