2027 Summer Intern - Digital Development

Papa John's International , Inc.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa Johns is offering a 10-week Summer Internship designed to give hands-on experience in the fast-paced QSR industry. You will work with a team on meaningful projects that impact the Digital & E-Commerce portfolio from day one.

As an intern, you’ll collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business partners, write and test code, and participate in agile processes. This program emphasizes learning, growth, and real responsibility beyond coffee runs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduate within the past 6 months.
• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in learning and growing professionally.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, take initiative, and learn from others.
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels and contribute in a professional corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of digital and e-commerce experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business partners to build and improve customer-facing digital experiences.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain code while following established development practices and standards.
• Help identify opportunities to improve site functionality, performance, usability, and the overall customer experience.
• Participate in agile development processes, including planning, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying enhancements.
• Take on a meaningful summer project that delivers value to the Digital & E-Commerce team and the broader business.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship building

Proactive learning

Organizational skills

Education

Student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Papa Johns Summer Internship

Spend 10 weeks getting real-world experience in the fast-paced QSR industry — and doing work that actually matters. You’ll work hands-on with a team, take on meaningful projects, and have the opportunity to make an impact from day one.

Along the way, you’ll connect with leaders across the business, get an inside look at the QSR industry, build your professional network, and participate in career development experiences designed to help you grow.

This isn’t about getting coffee or sitting on the sidelines. It’s about putting your skills to work, learning how a real business operates, and getting a feel for where your career could take you.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of digital and e-commerce experiences across web and mobile platforms.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, designers, and business partners to build and improve customer-facing digital experiences.
• Write, test, debug, and maintain code while following established development practices and standards.
• Help identify opportunities to improve site functionality, performance, usability, and the overall customer experience.
• Participate in agile development processes, including planning, testing, troubleshooting, and deploying enhancements.
• Take on a meaningful summer project that delivers value to the Digital & E-Commerce team and the broader business.

Requirements and Skills

• Currently enrolled in a college or university program or graduate within the past 6 months
• Strong academic performance and a demonstrated interest in learning and growing professionally
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Curious, proactive, and willing to ask questions, take initiative, and learn from others
• Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and learning new tools and technology
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members at all levels and contribute in a professional corporate environment

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS - We believe connectedness and belonging are the essential ingredients to our success
• DO THE RIGHT THING - We are relentlessly focused on quality and integrity and make the right choices, even when it's difficult
• PEOPLE FIRST - To craft positive experiences for our customers, we take care of each other first
• INNOVATE TO WIN - We champion and challenge for a better way in all we do
• HAVE FUN - We find joy, create meaningful impact and celebrate the journey together

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER CENTRIC - We leverage data and insights to craft a customer experience that builds relationships, cultivates trust, and delivers excellence
• RESULTS DRIVEN – We focus on measurable outcomes by remaining optimistic, tenacious, and persistent even in the face of challenges
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - We champion for better through strategic risk taking, experimentation and challenging the status quo
• BIAS FOR ACTION - We courageously lead, drive towards decisions, and maintain agility to meet the requirements of our dynamic industry
• WINNING TOGETHER - We work together to unlock our full potential by actively collaborating and contributing in a cross-functional capacity

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Papa Johns is a federal contractor that participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member. We also comply with all Right to Work requirements. Official E-Verify and Right to Work notices are available for applicants to review in both English and Spanish.