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Software Engineer Intern

Strategic Education, Inc.
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** Applicants need to reside near Minneapolis, MN area ** 

We are seeking an energetic and innovative IT/Computer Science Intern to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects, gain hands-on experience in SaaS and education technology, and contribute to the development of solutions that help clients manage education benefits effectively.

 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of our SaaS platform, focusing on improving functionality and user experience.
  • Collaborate with the product development team to design and implement new features.
  • Participate in the integration of third-party services and APIs to enhance our platform's capabilities.
  • Support the technical team in ensuring system security and data protection.
  • Help in diagnosing and troubleshooting software issues and bugs.
  • Engage in quality assurance testing of new software releases.
  • Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and user guides.
  • Participate in agile development processes and team meetings.

 

Job Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Great multitasking abilities
  • Organizational skill required
  • Writing and editing skills
  • Work in team environment
  • Take direction from various team sources
  • Must have strong computer skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

 

Education:

  • Current undergraduate college student
  • Currently pursuing a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of programming language JavaScript (including NodeJS).
  • Familiarity with web development technologies (Typescript, HTML, CSS, React, etc.) is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of database systems and SQL.

 

Other:

  • Must be able to travel occasionally should a business need arise. For most roles travel would not be common. Travel may involve plane, car or metro. In accordance with ADA policies, reasonable accommodations regarding travel limitations can be provided. Travel will be more common for roles such as Account Executives (25 - 50%), senior leaders (10 – 20%) or Capella Core Faculty (5 – 10%).
  • Ability to work onsite in Corporate or Campus location (in a typical office environment) may be required based on role. If so, this would include being mobile within the office, including movement from floor-to-floor using elevators or stairs.
  • If offsite or hybrid role, must have access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  • Faculty and Federal Work Study roles require access to work in setting which enables meeting all requirements of the role (including computer, privacy, reliable internet access, phone, ability to video conference, etc.) at a remote location.
  • This role may require lifting, however reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with our ADA policies.
  • Must be able to meet critical thinking and problem solving aspects aligned to job duties, as well as effectively communicating with co-workers.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant. Accommodations related to schedule may be considered.
  • Able to access information using a computer.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.