Software Developer Intern - Backend

Job Summary: 

The Software Developer Intern - Backend will be part of an agile development team, building enterprise grade software systems on top of the C# Microsoft .NET development stack.  The intern will develop high quality solutions with guidance and direction from other members of the development team. 

Job Expectations: 

Develop solutions within the functional specifications while maintaining high standards of software quality

• Collaborate with other software developers, business analysts and software architects to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain business applications.
• Assist in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, estimates and work plans.
• Design, develop, and test applications in accordance with established standards.
• Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
• Assist with the packaging and support of the deployments.
• Evaluate the competitive landscape and research Software Development trends as it relates to our business and future platforms.
• Partner with our Product Owners and Development teams to ensure technical feasibility and flawless implementation.
• Work with teammates in the migration of existing legacy code to current technologies and standards.
• Develop, refine and tune systems.
• Analyze and resolve technical and application problems.
• Assess opportunities for application and process improvement
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget.
• Provide third-level support to business users.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

   Required:       

• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as Java, C++, or C#
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Understanding of coding best practices
• Knowledge of software development throughout the entire lifecycle
• General working knowledge of source control and release management best practices
• Experience with debugging and performance optimization
• Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders
• Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes

   Preferred:      

• Experience with NoSQL databases, like MongoDB, is a plus
• Git
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Understanding of REST and GraphQL
• Basic knowledge of agile development methodologies
• A general understanding of e-commerce

Education Requirements:

Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:  Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.  Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.