Software Engineer Internship

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and troubleshooting of multiple applications supporting Wellmark’s systems.
• Work with application operations, technology stakeholders, and business stakeholders to provide production support and investigate the root causes of system errors.
• Develop application business knowledge to support effective maintenance.
• Participate in developing complex UI artifacts used by multiple development teams.
• Maintain documentation and code examples describing usage and best practices.
• Collaborate with UX designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate user experience throughout the creation process.
• Work collaboratively with shared code while following source code control and process documentation practices.

Requirements

• Be a current junior, senior, or master’s student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or a related field.
• Have experience or knowledge of software development technologies such as Angular, NodeJS, TypeScript, C++, .NET, Java, or SQL.
• Demonstrate analytical problem-solving, troubleshooting, research, root-cause analysis, and creative technical solution skills.
• Have strong writing, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Be able to work with changing priorities, meet established timeframes with limited direction, and maintain data and information integrity.
• Preferred: prior office or internship experience and experience with software development lifecycle methodologies.

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule based at Wellmark’s headquarters in Des Moines.
• Summer 2027 internship beginning in May 2027.
• Meaningful work, professional development, and practical hands-on experience in the health insurance industry.
• Opportunities to learn from subject matter experts and leaders, network with other interns, and develop customer-focused solutions.