Information Technology Development Internship

Soar with us at Wawa. We believe we can make life a little better every day – one smile, hoagie, or experience at a time. And there’s one secret ingredient that truly sets Wawa apart: Our Associates. At Wawa, you’ll be part of a caring team that’s dedicated to helping all of us fly high – together. We’re team players, day-brighteners, and go-getters: and we know that Wawa is a place where we can build skills to thrive and open doors to new career opportunities. We’re proud to be a part of a winning team of Associate owners who shape our success. We’re committed to helping our communities and one another at every turn, because we know that when we fly together, there’s no limit to how far we can go. Ready to be part of a team that helps you reach new heights? Join our flock and get ready to soar. This internship begins on May 17th, 2027 and runs until August 5th, 2027. This role is a full time commitment (37.5 hour work week)* Salary: $25.00/hour Job Description Job Title: Wawa Information Technology Internship Program (Summer 2027) Duration: May – August 2027 Location: Media, PA (Onsite 4 days per week) Wawa Internship Program Overview The Wawa Internship Program offers students hands-on experience in a collaborative corporate environment, where they work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful business projects, and build skills that support their academic and professional growth. Throughout the summer, interns participate in professional development and networking opportunities with fellow interns and company leaders. The program culminates in a capstone presentation, where interns showcase key projects, accomplishments, and the impact of their contributions. The IT engineering intern will work within the application engineering team on different things including build pipelines, application tooling, reference applications and where possible product development of digital platforms and ecosystems. Principal Duties Enhance application pipelines to improve performance and functionalityPatch existing software and infrastructure to ensure no security vulnerabilities existDevelop and enhance Java, Golang, Kubernetes and Docker componentsUpdate documentation on SDLC processes and ensure the documentation for how to perform operations withing the Wawa development teams is up to date and accurateWork with many tools that could include scripting on Linux in order to achieve and further automation capabilitiesBuild performance tests using pre-defined frameworks (K6) for testing existing platformsWork with databases including Postgres and MongoDB Essential Functions Strong analytical and problem solving skillsStrong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skillsPositive attitude with a focus on Customer ServiceDetail oriented with strong organization and time management skillsAbility to work independently as well as within a team environmentStrong aptitude and ability to work with different programming languages and systemsStrong desire to learn new systems quicklyAbility to organize thoughts into action plans Basic Qualifications Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration or major in Computer Science preferredKnowledge of Java or other similar programming languages (Java/Golang Preferred)Knowledge of cloud platforms especially Kubernetes/Docker, AWS preferred Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at asc@wawa.com. Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.