Developer Intern

B&D Industries, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

B&D Industries, Inc. offers a paid Developer Intern role in Albuquerque, NM, working in person with the IT team. The internship runs 10-20 weeks, with up to 29 hours per week, Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Gain hands-on experience integrating enterprise systems, APIs, and automations while learning version control and secure development practices. Under the direction of the Director of IT, this role provides exposure to Microsoft 365, Power Platform, REST/JSON, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CNM student in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related program preferred.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts, databases, APIs, data integration, or workflow automation preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar tools is helpful but not required.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communicator who is organized, dependable, curious, and eager to learn.
• Ability to follow structured development, documentation, security, and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining integrations between enterprise systems.
• Support basic workflow automations using approved Microsoft tools.
• Assist with API-based integration tasks using REST/JSON concepts.
• Test integrations, automations, and system changes; document results and report defects.
• Monitor existing integrations for reliability, performance, and data accuracy.
• Troubleshoot integration or automation issues and escalate as needed.
• Create and maintain entry‑level technical documentation.
• Support data‑quality activities by identifying duplicates and inconsistencies.
• Participate in version‑control processes using Git-based platforms.
• Follow established development practices for code management, testing, and deployment.
• Maintain traceability of work through tickets and source control.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to improve workflows.
• Follow least‑privilege data handling and secure development practices.

Skills

Strong communicator

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Curiosity and eagerness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNM student in Computer Science / CIS / Software Development / IT or related program

Tools

Microsoft 365

Power Platform

Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Position:DeveloperIntern

Reports to: Director of IT – Kerry Bruce

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Length of Internship: 10-20 weeks

Weekly Hours: Up to 29 hours per week

When Work Happens: Monday – Friday during normal business hours (7:00 am -3:30 pm); flexible to accommodate class schedules

Where Work Happens: In person; B&D Industries, Inc. (Location details provided during interview process)

Organization Profile / Position Summary:

B&D Industries, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, best-in-class electrical, mechanical, plumbing, technology, and HVAC contractor with more than 65 years of experience delivering high-quality construction and service solutions. Offered in partnership with CNM, B&D’s paid internship program provides students the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals while gaining hands‑on, real‑world experience in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining integrations between enterprise systems, including construction platforms, ERP/accounting systems, CRM tools, and Microsoft 365.
• Support basic workflow automations using approved Microsoft tools, including Power Platform and related technologies.
• Assist with API-based integration tasks using REST/JSON concepts under the direction of experienced developers.
• Help test integrations, automations, and system changes; document results and report defects or unexpected behavior.
• Assist with monitoring existing integrations for reliability, performance, and data accuracy.
• Help troubleshoot assigned integration or automation issues and elevate complex problems as directed.
• Create and maintain entry‑level technical documentation, including workflow diagrams, data mappings, troubleshooting notes, and support procedures.
• Support data‑quality activities by identifying duplicate records, missing information, synchronization issues, and inconsistent formats.
• Participate in version‑control processes using Git‑based platforms such as Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Follow established development practices for code management, testing, peer review, logging, error handling, and deployment.
• Maintain traceability of work through Helpdesk tickets, change records, source control, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with senior and junior developers, IT staff, CIM, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and improve workflows.
• Follow least‑privilege access, data‑handling, change‑management, and secure‑development practices at all times.
• Participate in IT department training and learning opportunities to build foundational development, integration, and professional skills.
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, prolonged computer use, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing.
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CNM student in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Software Development, Information Technology, or a related program preferred.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts, databases, APIs, data integration, or workflow automation preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar tools is helpful but not required.
• Basic analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communicator who is organized, dependable, curious, and eager to learn.
• Ability to follow structured development, documentation, security, and governance processes.

What You Will Learn

• How enterprise construction, accounting, CRM, Microsoft 365, and business applications exchange data.
• Fundamentals of API‑based integrations, workflow automation, and data mapping.
• How to test, document, troubleshoot, and support integrations in a professional IT environment.
• Foundational version‑control practices, including commits, branches, pull requests, and code review.
• How secure development, access control, change management, and audit‑ready documentation support business systems.
• Professional communication, requirements gathering, collaboration, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• How an IT development team supports operational efficiency across field and administrative teams.

*This role is contingent on passing a background check and pre‑employment drug test.