Summer Software Engineer​/Architect - Python Graduate Intern Frankfort, KY

Summer 2026 Software Engineer/Architect - Python Graduate Intern

Company: Highmark Health —
Location: Frankfort, KY

This role focuses on developing Python-based microservices and APIs to support GenAI applications, including backend components for retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG) and AI agent orchestration. The intern will participate in architecture discussions, design decisions, and contribute to system design for scalable, cloud‑native services.

• Currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Django).
• Solid understanding of system design principles, including distributed systems, service orchestration, and API lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with cloud‑native development and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts and interest in building software for GenAI applications.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices.
• Bonus:
  Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, or AI agent orchestration.

• Build and maintain Python‑based microservices using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services for AI‑powered applications.
• Participate in system design discussions, focusing on scalability.
• Contribute to the architecture of backend systems supporting GenAI applications, including RAG and AI agents.
• Work with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) to deploy and monitor services.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows.
• Assist in performance tuning, logging, and observability of backend systems.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company upholds the ethical and legal standards set forth in its Code of Business Conduct.

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including candidate qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential that Highmark may apply for certain locations.