2027 Summer Intern - Technology Group - Junior

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York offers a Technology Intern (Junior) program. This ten-week, on-site internship provides real-world exposure in information security, data management, software development, and end-user services, with mentorship and opportunities to learn from senior technology leaders.

Ideal candidates have basic programming skills (Java, JavaScript, SQL, Scala, Python, HTML/CSS), strong analytical thinking, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Interest in computer science or information systems.
• Basic programming skills in Java, JavaScript, SQL, Scala, Python, HTML/CSS.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Attention to detail and quick learning.

Responsibilities

• Support technology work in IT areas including security, data, and software development.
• Code, test, and analyze data; perform competitive analyses for technology teams.
• Assess current and new architecture designs and help deploy applications across environments.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

SQL

Scala

Python

HTML/CSS

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Program Description

• A cohort-based learning model with a strong sense of community
• Real-world experience that helps them build strong skills and knowledge in their area of interest
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of all Americans
• Opportunities to meet, network with, and work alongside our mission-driven, curious colleagues—all of whom are happy to share their experiences and advice
• An experienced professional mentor to support them throughout the program
• Access to learning events with senior leaders from the New York Feds, giving them direct insight into the public service and financial services world

Junior interns work in one specific business area or function for ten weeks, and have access to opportunities for collaboration with other students and employees from around the Bank. At the end of the program, students leave with strong skills, professional connections, and meaningful experiences that will support them in their long-term careers.

Our Unique Work

System IT collaboratively imagines, plans, delivers, runs, and measures business technology solutions to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our nation’s monetary, financial, and payments system. Our technology teams are positioned to effectively serve the Fed’s mission and businesses as an enterprise IT team. We are organized to serve the local business and take advantage of scale, enabling us to benefit from shared capabilities, standardized processes, and broader technical capacity and expertise.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Technology Intern (Junior)

• Candidates will be responsible for technology work in any of our IT areas, including but not limited to information security, data management, software development, business operations, or end user services.
• Responsibilities may include coding software, testing code, preparing and managing data, and/or running competitive analyses and research for our technology teams.
• Additional responsibilities may include analyzing current and new technology architecture designs or implementing and deploying applications across multiple environments.

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For

As a junior intern in the Technology Track, you have a demonstrated interest in computer science, information systems, application development or business technology. Specific technical skills may be required depending on area and project. Other general requirements include:

• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to assimilate new information, and manage multiple tasks
• Basic programming skills in one or more areas: Java, JavaScript, SQL, Scala, Python, HTM/CSS
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written
• Ability to grasp information quickly
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work productively in a high-performance team atmosphere and as an independent analyst

Salary Range: Your regular wages for the 10 weeks will be paid on a semi-monthly basis and will be calculated based on an annual salary of $72,100.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible.

Our culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors. By working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career.

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at [e-mail] and we’ll be glad to help. This email box is designed exclusively to assist job applicants with accommodation requests. All other inquires, including the status of applications, will not receive a response.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Full time

Temporary

No

Internship Family Group

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.