Summer 2027 Intern - IT, Software Developer

Mesirow•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices across the country, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Private Capital & Currency, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are currently seeking an intern to work in our IT department’s Software Development team. Mesirow internship positions are for savvy, adaptable students interested that are passionate about technology and capital markets. The internship is designed to help students gain some hands-on and real-world experience.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Development
Graduation in May 2028
Must have GPA 3.5 or above
Sound programming and data fundamentals, including an understanding of: Object Oriented ETL Procedural Functional
Coursework or project experience in at least one of C#, Python, SQL, or JavaScript
Knowledge and experience in the use of all Microsoft Office products
Excellent analytical and math skills, with the ability to work in teams
Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
Ability to interact well with various levels of personnel

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Git and version control
Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure
Curiosity about AI-assisted development tools

Responsibilities

Own a defined summer project from requirements through delivery, and present a working demo at the end of the program
Modify, maintain, and enhance existing software applications using C#, Python, SQL, and JavaScript
Translate business requirements into functional code
Provide support and maintenance duties when required
Work closely with software development team, end-users, and management to define requirements
Participate as a member of an agile Scrum team (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives), using Azure DevOps and Git for work tracking and source control
Learn modern engineering practices, including code review, cloud-native development, and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools, with guidance from experienced engineers