Software Engineer Intern

Overview

UW Credit Union is dedicated to creating outstanding digital experiences for our members. Our Digital Engineering team is made up of passionate developers who build a wide range of solutions like web applications, mobile apps, APIs, and backend processes that make managing finances simple and convenient. A Software Engineer Intern is a developing software professional who enjoys solving unique and meaningful problems in creative ways.

This person will get hands-on experience digging into interesting challenges, building high-quality software, and collaborating with a supportive team in our fast-paced, Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Software Engineering

* Assist in the analysis of requirements for small, well-defined features

* Contribute to the design of simple software components with mentorship

* Code assigned features or bug fixes following established standards and best practices

Operational Excellence

* Complete assigned tasks with attention to quality and deadlines

* Follow team processes for code submission and testing

* Develop and execute unit tests to validate functionality of code changes

* Participate in integration testing for assigned tasks

* Document code changes and prepare submissions for peer review

* Engage in code reviews primarily as a learner, providing feedback when comfortable

* Adhere to current engineering best practices and procedures

Team Collaboration

* Work closely with team members to understand requirements

* Communicate with team in a t imely and courteous manner

* Share progress and blockers promptly

* Collaborate with team members to ensure solutions meet quality and performance expectations

* Participate in team meetings and iterative development discussions

Continuous Learning

* Actively pursue learning opportunities in software engineering and company tools

* Engage with learnings about UW Credit Union, the financial industry, and internal business areas

* Seek feedback and apply it to improve skills

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent is required

* 2+ semesters of familiarity with software development principles, practices, and tools as a student of Computer Science or related field

Skills:

* Exposure to programming concepts and willikngness to work with multiple languages

* Basic understanding of web technologies and frameworks

* Basic understanding of development tools and environments

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

* Ability to collaborate effectively in an agile or iterative development environment

* Must have strong oral and written communication skills