Software Engineer Intern

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.

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

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