Summer Intern - Software Engineering at The Jackson… · Farmington

Summary: The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution seeking a motivated Software Engineering Intern for the summer. This internship offers hands-on experience in designing, improving, and documenting software solutions that support internal teams and enhance development workflows. Responsibilities: - Assist in the design and development of internal software tools, dashboards, or lightweight applications that support engineering and project teams - Contribute to system integrations that improve access to data and reduce context switching for end users - Participate in reviewing and analyzing existing development tools, workflows, and configurations to identify improvement opportunities - Help document recommended standards, processes, and best practices related to software delivery and tool usage - Collaborate with engineers, product owners, and operations teams to gather requirements and share progress - Learn and apply best practices related to version control, CI/CD pipelines, and software governance Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in software engineering, Information Systems, or a related field - Basic understanding of software development concepts (e.g., version control, APIs, web or application development) - Familiarity with at least one programming or scripting language - Strong analytical skills with an interest in improving systems and processes - Good written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to cloud platforms, developer tools, or low-code/no-code platforms - Experience with Agile or DevOps concepts - Interest in automation, reporting, or developer productivity tools Required Skills: Software development concepts, Version control, APIs, Web development, Application development, Programming language, Scripting language, Analytical skills Benefits: Hands-on experience working on impactful, internally facing software initiatives., Exposure to real-world engineering environments, tooling, and governance practices., Mentorship from experienced software and quality engineering professionals., Opportunities to build technical, analytical, and documentation skills., A better understanding of how large teams scale and standardize software delivery.