About this opportunity
Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield lists this Software Engineer Internship – Technology Business Development & Client Solutions opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Why choose an internship with Wellmark?
We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice this summer during our 2027 Summer Internship Program . You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands-on work experience.
If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us!
Job Description
What’s Application Development in our Technology Division? At a time when technology is creating new business models, disrupting industries and creating valuable experiences for consumers, our role as technology team members must elevate an organization through innovative transformation, modernized technology and delivery of new business strategies, including an aim to continuously evolve and enhance the customer experience. This position is responsible for supporting many of Wellmark's member, employer, and provider-facing digital applications.
What projects might I support?
Collaborate with Technology and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve production support issues
Active participation in team ceremonies for work breakdown, estimation, sequencing, and continuous improvement
Full stack development opportunities for new features
Contribute to creating inclusive, accessible, and user-friendly websites by applying WCAG best practices
Develop business knowledge of the application necessary to effectively provide support maintenance
Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next!
Review the qualifications below.
This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.
Qualifications
Current junior or senior student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field
Knowledge of software development technologies (NodeJS, Angular, .NET, MongoDB, SQL)
Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail and self-starter.
Ability to troubleshoot and develop creative technical solutions.
Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
Excellent writing and communication skills
Preferred
Prior work experience in an office environment or internship
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
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At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources: Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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