2027 Summer Internship Program - Application Development Intern

APi Group; New Brighton, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

APi Group's Information Technology team invites you to join as an Application Development Intern for Summer 2027 in New Brighton, MN. You will work in a collaborative development team to build an enterprise application using the OutSystems low-code platform, from requirements through delivery, and present outcomes to IT and business leaders.

You'll gain hands-on experience across the software development life cycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and learn how technology solutions address real

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technology field.
• Strong interest in software development, application design, and solving business problems through technology.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts, logic, and data structures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to work with business stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn new technologies in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand challenges, user needs, workflows, and outcomes.
• Participate in requirements-gathering sessions and translate business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Help design application workflows, user experiences, data structures, and features balancing user needs, value, and feasibility.
• Design and build an enterprise application using the OutSystems low-code platform.
• Develop and configure screens, workflows, business logic, integrations, and data components.
• Test functionality, resolve defects, and incorporate feedback from users and mentors.
• Work within a development team, participating in planning, updates, demonstrations, and reviews.
• Maintain project documentation including requirements, decisions, test results, and guidance.
• Participate in a friendly innovation challenge and communicate business value and future opportunities.
• Present the completed solution and development approach to APi Group IT leaders and business partners.

Skills

Strong interest in software

Programming concepts

Communication skills

Teamwork

Curiosity and initiative

Education

Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering or related tech field

Tools

OutSystems

Web app concepts

SQL/Databases

Job description

About the Intern Program

Spend your summer building the foundation for what’s next. APi Group’s Summer Internship Program offers students meaningful, hands‑on experience alongside talented teams solving real business challenges. You’ll contribute to impactful projects, gain exposure to leaders and cross‑functional partners, develop in‑demand professional skills, and build relationships across our organization. Whether you’re exploring a career path or preparing for your next opportunity, this is your chance to learn, grow, and make a difference while experiencing what it means to Build Great Leaders.

The Opportunity

As an Application Development Intern, you will join APi Group’s Information Technology team and work in a collaborative development team to solve an identified business need. You will partner with business stakeholders and IT leaders throughout the application development life cycle: from requirements gathering and solution design through development, testing, delivery, and presentation. This internship provides practical experience building enterprise applications using the OutSystems low‑code development platform.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand challenges, user needs, workflows, and desired outcomes.
• Participate in requirements‑gathering sessions and translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements.
• Help design application workflows, user experiences, data structures, and solution features that balance user needs, business value, and technical feasibility.
• Design and build an enterprise application using the OutSystems low‑code development platform.
• Develop and configure application screens, workflows, business logic, integrations, and data components appropriate to the assigned solution.
• Test application functionality, document and help resolve defects, and incorporate feedback from users and project mentors.
• Work collaboratively within a development team; participate in planning, progress updates, demonstrations, stakeholder reviews, and feedback sessions.
• Maintain project documentation, including requirements, decisions, test results, user guidance, and recommended next steps.
• Participate in a friendly innovation challenge between intern development teams and communicate the solution’s business value and future opportunities.
• Present the completed solution, development approach, business impact, and lessons learned to APi Group business and IT leaders.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technology field.
• Strong interest in software development, application design, and solving business problems through technology.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts, logic, and data structures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to work directly with business stakeholders.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a desire to learn new technologies in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with web application development concepts and practices.
• Experience working with databases, data models, or SQL.
• Exposure to OutSystems or another low‑code/no‑code development platform.
• Experience working on team-based technical, academic, or personal development projects.
• Ability to organize work, incorporate feedback, and communicate technical concepts clearly to nontechnical audiences.

What You’ll Learn

• Practical experience across the software development life cycle, including discovery, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and delivery.
• Enterprise application development using the OutSystems low‑code development platform.
• How technology teams partner with business stakeholders to address real operational challenges.
• Application design, programming logic, data management, quality assurance, project delivery, and user‑centered problem solving.
• Technical presentation, stakeholder management, teamwork, and professional communication skills through mentorship and feedback from APi Group IT leaders and business partners.

Program Details

Internship Dates:June 7 – August 13, 2027

Schedule:Full‑time, 40 hours per week

Work Arrangement:On‑site

Location:New Brighton, MN

Compensation:$23 per hour

About APi Group

APi Group is a global, market‑leading business services company providing statutorily mandated and contracted services across its Safety Services and Specialty Services segments, including fire and life safety, electronic security, elevator and escalator, and infrastructure services. With more than 600 locations in over 20 countries, APi Group is built on a century of expertise, a people‑first culture, and its purpose of Building Great Leaders.

Equal Opportunity

APi Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with company policy, of a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.