Software Development Intern- Degree Works

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Job Description

Together we are powering the future of Higher Education

Here at Ellucian, we are motivated by a mission ~ the power of education to transform lives and change the world.  We are the global market leader in EdTech for Higher Education, serving more than 2,900 customers and reaching over 22 million students in 50+ countries.  We are dedicated to helping Higher Ed thrive by transforming their institutions to agile, digitally connected campuses that enable student success.


About the Opportunity

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

For us, an internship is more than just checking a box. It's about learning and developing your skills and exploring your curiosity to figure out what you like or want to do next as you launch your career. You'll be given tools to learn alongside your team and work on relevant projects that make a difference on college campuses, impacting students just like you. We value our interns highly and our program has been highly successful, in fact some of our most senior leaders came-up through our program and have continued to make a mark because of our collaborative and supportive culture.

Apply to be a part of our full-time 16-week internship running from January,16 - May 3,2024 and see what it’s like to live the #ellucianlife.

2023 Vault Rankings 
 #10 Best Internship Globally
 #3 Best Internships for Software Engineering & Development
 #9 Best Diversity for Women
 #10 Best for Racial & Ethnic Diversity

#18 Diversity for LGBTQ+ Individuals

About the opportunity

The Ellucian Degree Works R&D team is seeking summer interns to contribute to the Planning Reimagined project. We are looking to revolutionize how students plan their coursework enabling them to be more efficient and effective navigating through their academic journey.

Potential candidates should possess a fundamental understanding of front-end and/or back-end web application development. Interns will also have the opportunity to contribute to our existing patterns and

SDK components during their time here at Ellucian. Fresh, new insights and ideas into web application architecture and development are encouraged in a world with ever-changing tech stacks.

Apart from some solid foundations in web application development, we would also like

to see candidates with a strong willingness to learn both on their own and through collaboration with team members. This will build communication skills that will allow you to thrive in your future career paths. As an intern with the Degree Works team, you can expect to work daily with

experienced software engineers, analysts and UX Designers.

Where you will make an impact:

  • Proof of concept projects regarding new technologies, including mobile or expanding technologies already in use by our clients
  • Assist with exploratory projects that are currently in development to research and develop solutions for questions not yet answered
  • This is Full-stack development opportunity. Including data modeling/database, middleware, frontend UI, web-services, and deployment.

What will you bring:

  • Undergraduate student (Junior or rising Senior)
  • Significant coursework in Computer Science or other technical degree program.
  • Top-notch computer programming skills.
  • Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong web development concepts (html, css, javascript)
  • Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programing
  • Experience on front-end library (React is ideal)

What makes an intern's #ellucianlife awesome

  • Paid Holidays
  • 2 Charity Days
  • Flexible Time
  • Rewards & Recognition

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At Ellucian, we believe in the “power of together.” We embrace an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace, and believe that our differences help inspire a culture of acceptance that makes our company more collaborative and innovative. We’re proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome you to come as you are!