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Position Description: 

The Web Developer Internship is an opportunity to learn and improve your development skills by working with the IUSSW development team. As a member of IUSSW team, you will participate in a full Agile software development lifecycle including design, implementation, and testing using industry best practices and tools. Our applications team is passionate about continuously improving the experience of our end users and administrators. The internship will focus on building new websites for our school’s outreach to potential/current students, alumni, research, and global community. Additionally, assist with upgrading and building new features for existing web applications. A talented mentor will support you as you develop your software skills in an exciting dynamic environment. Our internship is designed for individuals who are currently enrolled at an accredited college/university and who will be continuing their studies in the fall/spring.

 

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop your web development skills by utilizing modern JavaScript frameworks along with a PHP/MySQL.

• Follow established design and coding guidelines

• Implement coding, unit tests, functional tests and documentation

• Create front end website components

Competencies

• Well organized with solid attention to detail; proactively ensures work is accurate and error-free

• Self-motivated and aptitude to learn quickly

• Positive attitude and work ethic

• A passion for creating software that makes the user’s life easier

• Ability to research and apply new technologies appropriately

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; solid sense of professionalism

 

Requirements

• Students currently pursuing undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Informatics, Media, CIT with development focus, or related areas are encouraged to apply.

• Fundamental coding skills

• Knowledge or experience in web development including: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP

• Basic understanding of any of the following would be helpful: MySQL, jQuery, Vue, React, GIT, XML, C#, .NET

• Familiarity with any of the following would be a plus: API’s, RESTful, JSON, Velocity or Java

• Preference for senior or master's level students

• Able to work independently at times and dedicate 16 – 20 hours/week.

 

Profiles of Learning for Undergraduate Success

  • Communicator - the ability to listen, write, and speak effectively. The intern will interact with staff and faculty on an ongoing basis.
  • Innovator - the ability to design, plan, organize, and implement projects and tasks within a specific timeframe.
  • Problem Solver - the ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments. The ability to find /create solutions to problems using creativity, reasoning, past experiences, and available information and resources.
  • Community contributor - the ability to demonstrate a sensitivity and awareness to other people and cultures. The ability to relate to co-workers and make positive contributions to the School.