Application Development Internship, Summer 2027

jbhunt; Lowell (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

JB Hunt Transport, Inc. in Lowell, AR invites students for an Application Development Internship, Summer 2027.

Under routine supervision you will participate in engineering and technology tasks on an assigned team and gain exposure to other disciplines, with up to 40 hours per week. This paid, part-time summer role offers hands-on experience in software development lifecycle, scripting, data analysis, and problem solving, with mentoring from senior engineers and opportunities to learn about

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a technology-related degree program with GPA requirements.
• Preference for related computer/IT engineering studies.
• Be able to work up to 40 hours per week during summer.

Responsibilities

• Expand knowledge of the transportation industry and related systems.
• Perform limited analysis and design tasks.
• May troubleshoot and address bugs with assistance from senior team members.
• Learn software development lifecycle processes through training and participation.
• Develop awareness of quantitative methods, programming, optimization, and solution design for data analysis.
• Assist with solving problems by analyzing internal and external data.
• Develop scripts and automation of infrastructure processes (cybersecurity, database engineering, or cloud) under guidance.
• Learn to diagnose systems problems.

Education

Computer Science

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Industrial Engineering

GED (Required)

High School (Required)

Tools

Administrative tools

Job description

Job Title: Application Development Internship, Summer 2027

Department: IT, Telecom & Internet

Country: United States of America

State/Province: Arkansas

City: Lowell

Full/Part Time: Part time

Job Summary

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for participating in engineering and technology tasks as part of an assigned team and may have the opportunity to gain exposure to other disciplines. This position is designed to give students the opportunity to extend their classroom learning and receive industry experience over the summer with up to 40 hours a week.

Job Description

• Expand knowledge of the transportation industry and related systems
• Perform limited analysis and design tasks
• May troubleshoot and address bugs and problems with assistance from senior team members
• May develop an understanding of processes associated with the organizational software development lifecycle through participation and specialized training
• May gain awareness and knowledge of quantitative methods, computer programming, optimization, and/or solution design to support data analysis
• May assist with solving problems related to process improvement by analyzing internal and external data, including, but not limited to operations, pricing, financial, and customer information
• May develop scripts and automation of infrastructure processes in areas such as cybersecurity, database engineering, or cloud under senior engineer guidance
• May learn to diagnose systems problems

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a technology related degree program such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Industrial Engineering at an accredited academic institution. Have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75, with a 3.0 in the major field of study. OR high school students who demonstrate professional readiness and are supported by a recognized STEM program. Be able to work up to 40 hours a week during the summer.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled (or have just completed) a course of study in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Industrial Engineering, or applicable degree field at an accredited university or junior college.

This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.

Compensation

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company's bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.

Benefits

• medical benefit
• dental benefit
• vision benefit
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
• six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave
• six paid holidays annually

Education

Associates: Computer and Information Science, Associates: Computer Engineering, Associates: Industrial Engineering, Associates: Information Technology, GED (Required), High School (Required)

Job Opening ID: 00639311 Application Development Internship, Summer 2027 (Open)

"J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law."

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.