Digital Commerce Intern

Upbound Field Support Center Rent A Center Texas LP; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group, Inc. invites undergraduate students to a 2027 Summer Internship in Digital Commerce at our Plano headquarters. The program focuses on end-to-end eCommerce using SFCC, GCP and AWS, with JavaScript-based front-end and back-end work across APIs and services.

You’ll explore AI-powered development and testing alongside a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. The internship emphasizes curiosity, rapid learning, and ownership of assigned tasks, with eligibility to work in the

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and web technologies.
• Interest in full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development.
• Curiosity and eagerness to use AI-assisted development tools.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and domains quickly.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist end-to-end eCommerce development efforts.
• Support SFCC, GCP, and AWS projects and integrations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on code quality and testing.
• Contribute to security, performance, and accessibility improvements.
• Participate in AI-enabled engineering initiatives and tooling.

Skills

Strong technical foundation

JavaScript & TypeScript

AI-assisted development

Curiosity & learning agility

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration & ownership

Tools

JavaScript/TypeScript

APIs

SFCC

GCP

AWS

Job description

Job Description: 2027 Summer Internship: Digital Commerce

About Upbound Group, Inc: Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center® that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels in the United States, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

Practice Area Overview

Our practice area focuses on delivering end-to-end eCommerce solutions spanning the entire customer journey, from top-of-funnel discovery and engagement through bottom-of-funnel conversion. Our technology ecosystem is built around Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC), GCP, and AWS, with JavaScript-based technologies powering much of our front-end and back-end development. In addition to core commerce capabilities, the team supports SEO, AEO, cookie and consent management, site performance, and application security. We also heavily leverage AI across the software development lifecycle to accelerate development, improve testing, and enhance engineering productivity and quality.

Potential Areas of Exposure

• End-to-End eCommerce - Customer journeys spanning product discovery, engagement, checkout, and conversion.
• Modern Commerce & Cloud Platforms - Hands-on exposure to SFCC, GCP, AWS, and headless/composable commerce architectures.
• Full-Stack Engineering - JavaScript-based front-end and back-end development, APIs, integrations, and distributed services.
• Search & Digital Experience - SEO, AEO, site performance, product discovery, and optimization of digital experiences.
• Security & Compliance - Application security, API security, cookie/consent management, privacy, and secure development practices.
• AI-Enabled Engineering - Practical use of AI across development, code generation / review, testing, troubleshooting, and engineering productivity.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Technical Foundation - Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, programming, data structures, APIs, and web technologies.
• JavaScript & Full-Stack Interest - Familiarity with JavaScript/TypeScript and an interest in modern front-end and back-end development.
• AI-First Mindset - Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools and eager to explore how AI can improve development, testing, and problem-solving.
• Curiosity & Learning Agility - Willingness to learn new technologies, platforms, and business domains quickly.
• Problem-Solving Skills - Ability to break down problems, investigate issues, and develop practical solutions with appropriate guidance.
• Collaboration & Ownership - Strong communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and a proactive approach to assigned responsibilities.

Work Location

Ability to work in our corporate headquarters in Plano, Texas throughout the entire ten-week summer intern program.

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Company Overview

Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible and inclusive financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of underserved customers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such as Acima, Brigit, and Rent-A-Center that facilitate consumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital channels, including over 2,300 company branded retail units across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.