Intern - Software Development

About the role

This position reports to a Software Engineering Team Lead and will collaborate with other software developers. May work with support staff assigned to design business requirements and with quality assurance personnel. This position is responsible for software development and assisting with the maintenance of NISC’s Utility, Broadband, Financials, Operations software and/or mobile applications.

Work Schedule

Hybrid from one of our office locations: Cedar Rapids, IA; Lake Saint Louis, MO; Mandan, ND. Requirement: Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to all 5 days a week from an office location.

Essential Functions

• Performs basic research, design and development of software systems.
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves basic software maintenance.
• Assists in the enhancement and/or maintenance of application programs in the business areas listed above within our Application Development Division.
• Follows all established software development methodologies and procedures.
• Performs quality testing as it relates to both unit and system integration dependent on the tasks assigned.
• Reviews and prioritizes assigned change requests.
• Ensures that all information is appropriately entered and utilized in Confluence and/or the iVUE Support tool.

Desired Job Experience

• Strong customer orientation.
• Familiarity with Object Oriented Concepts & Languages (Java and its frameworks, preferred).
• Familiarity with Javascript and its frameworks (newer Angular versions or Typescript preferred).
• Familiarity with HTML/CSS/SCSS and enterprise design patterns.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Postgres, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with Linux and Microsoft Windows.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (preferably AWS).
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism, ethical behavior, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.

NISC’s Shared Values & Competencies

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
• Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
• Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
• Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
• Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
• Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.

Desired Education and/or Certification(s)

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in a computer science related field.

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate. Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment.