2026 Software Engineer Technical Intern (Jan and May 2027 hires)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High deductible medical plan

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking Software Engineer interns to support seasoned developers on current Church projects. This 40-hour-per-week internship offers exposure to enterprise-grade development in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn new technologies, work with state-of-the-art tools, and contribute to real production-level projects while collaborating with experienced IT professionals.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or within one year of graduation in Computer Science or a related field.
• Temple-worthy members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, or information technology.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration in a team, often virtually.
• Proficiency in Java/J2EE, .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Assist seasoned developers with software development tasks on Church projects.
• Participate in unit testing, debugging, and defect correction.
• Attend meetings with project teams and customers and report progress.
• Work with databases and issue-tracking systems, using diverse programming languages and tools.

Skills

Java/J2EE

.NET/C#

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Python

Full-stack development

Education

Computer Science

Tools

AWS

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Azure DevOps

Job description

Software Engineer Internship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Engineer interns to assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects.

Job Description

Software Engineer Internship

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking for Software Engineer interns to assist seasoned developers in software development activities on current Church projects.

We are looking for anupbeat, dedicatedindividual wholovesto learnnew technologies. If you are looking for an internship, keep reading!

A Day In The Life

Examples of activities you will accomplish include specific development tasks in various programming languages, unit testing, debugging and correcting defects in code, meetings with project team members and customers, reporting on current activities, working with databases and issue tracking systems and working in both individual and paired programming assignments. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody wishing to develop their software development and engineering skills in an extraordinary development environment.

• Work with state-of-the art tools to help develop enterprise solutions
• Work on REAL production level projects and solve REAL problems
• Mentorwith highly experienced IT professionals
• We hasten the Lord's work in an important way
• Be a member of acreative,spiritual, and highly motivated team and culture

About

This internship position represents an exciting opportunity to work for one of the largest information technology centers in the Wasatch front. This individual works with divine guidance to provide or support technology that furthers the mission of the Church and reflects the eternal impact of the gospel. A skilled and seasoned mentor will be provided to guide you during the internship.

Benefits

• Interns do get the option of enrolling in a high deductible medical plan

Work Schedule

This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The offices are located in Riverton or Lehi, UT. Most positions offer remote and hybrid options.

Application And Interview Process

Fall Recruiting Cycle

• Applications & Interviews: September through October
• Interview Process: Each interview is conducted by a hiring manager aligned with your specific internship opportunity.
• Candidate Selection: After interviews conclude, candidate evaluations are shared with all hiring managers recruiting for that internship type. Managers then make their selections. We typically hire between 5 and 30 interns per internship discipline, and strong candidates may receive interest from multiple teams.
• Offers Extended: November through early December
• Internship Start Dates: January and May

Qualifications

• You should be currently enrolled or within one year of your graduation date from an accredited college or university in Computer Science or another related field.
• Internship is for current temple worthy members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Should be working toward a degree in the area of engineering, computer science or information technology
• Excellent communication skills for interacting confidently and providing information within a team environment, often virtually
• Programming language experience in any of the following: (Java/J2EE, .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development
• Familiar with string manipulation, OO design, logic flows and variable scoping
• Familiarity with databases and coding with large data sets
• Familiarity with general cloud technologies or AWS, in example - infrastructure as code (server templates, automation templates, policies, etc ), or Github actions, cloud formation, Terraform, Azure DevOps, etc.
• Familiarity with some aspects of machine learning, in example, AI, machine learning model creation, training, test AWS toolset or Sagemaker
• Ability to work independently and with mentor
• Ability to multi-task and customer driven requirements
• Problem solving, decision making, conflict resolution skills are desired
• Self-motivated with good time management skills
• We want highly computer literate students that are familiar with various operating systems and internet browser environments.
• You will be asked to demonstrate your coding experience in the interview.

Apply/Screening Process

Please Note: All positions are subject to close without notice.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.

Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.