Information Technology Intern- Summer 2027

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meijer Rewards

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program across Digital Solutions and Applications Development, Information Security, Enterprise Systems and Tools, IT Enterprise Architecture, and IT Operations and Infrastructure. Interns gain hands‑on experience in software development, security, and IT operations while exploring the retail tech landscape.

You will collaborate with Meijer senior leaders, deliver projects, and participate in professional development opportunities within a multi‑store Midwest

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Customer focused — dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
• Relationship skills — builds positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external partners
• Communication skills — explains technical work clearly, in writing and verbally, including to non‑technical audiences

Skills

Customer focus

Relationship skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree progress (IS, CS, CE, Data Science)

Tools

Azure

.NET/C#

SQL Server

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Meijer offers an 11-week internship program that challenges interns to deliver innovative solutions to real projects that impact the business. Throughout the course of the internship experience, we deliver diverse personal and professional development opportunities that further develop skillsets that can be implemented both during and after the program. The internship program will allow for interaction with other interns and Meijer senior leaders.

The internship program includes:

• Challenging and impactful projects
• Final presentations delivered to senior executives
• Executive speaker series
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Networking and community events
• Events highlighting key areas of the business

Meijer is seeking candidates for Information Technology internships across Digital Solutions and Applications Development, Information Security, Enterprise Systems and Tools, IT Enterprise Architecture, and IT Operations and Infrastructure.

You will gain hands‑on experience in your field while learning about the retail industry and the breadth of technology careers that support the customer shopping experience.

Assignments are available within the following areas:

• Digital Solutions and Applications Development
• Enterprise Systems and Tools
• IT Enterprise Architecture
• IT Operations and Infrastructure

Digital Solutions and Applications Development

The Development teams design, build, and support the software applications that keep Meijer competitive. Interns work with current technologies to design, code, test, and ship applications for digital shopping, Pharmacy, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain, as well as our enterprise and retail store systems. Interns also contribute to business analytics and reporting work.

Enterprise Systems and Tools

The Enterprise Systems and Tools team owns the platforms the company runs on, including our Human Capital Management system and the enterprise business applications and tooling used across Meijer. Interns work on configuration, integration, and process improvement for systems thousands of team members rely on daily.

IT Enterprise Architecture

The IT Enterprise Architecture team sets technical direction, defining enterprise solution architecture and managing the application portfolio so investments fit together coherently. Interns get a rare cross‑company view of how technology decisions are made and sequenced.

IT Operations and Infrastructure

The Operations and Infrastructure team provides the foundation the company runs on, managing business‑critical components such as network and voice communications, cloud services, middleware, enterprise monitoring, data platforms, operating system and network support, and client services. Interns have the opportunity to work with cloud technologies and with automation and machine learning approaches used for issue detection and self‑healing.

Qualifications

• Progress toward a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Customer focused — dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external customers
• Relationship skills — builds positive working relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal and external partners
• Communication skills — explains technical work clearly, in writing and verbally, including to non‑technical audiences

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

For Digital Solutions and Applications Development

• Microsoft technologies and tools including Azure, .NET / C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint
• Java, Python, or TypeScript / JavaScript
• REST and GraphQL APIs
• Modern front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
• Familiarity with common design patterns such as MVC or MVVM
• Mobile development — native iOS (Swift), native Android (Kotlin), or cross‑platform
• Enterprise platforms such as SAP and Workday
• Cloud‑native development concepts: containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Data and analytics fundamentals: SQL, data pipelines, Databricks, or Power BI
• Interest in applied AI / machine learning and generative AI
• Agile and Scrum methodology

For Enterprise Systems and Tools / IT Enterprise Architecture

• Enterprise business platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ServiceNow
• Systems analysis, requirements gathering, and process mapping
• Integration concepts and APIs
• Solution architecture and application portfolio management concepts
• Knowledge of web development, cloud services, ERP platforms, and Microsoft technologies

For IT Operations and Infrastructure

• Basic understanding of distributed systems architecture and general knowledge of multiple technical disciplines, including PC workstations, mobile devices, servers, and troubleshooting techniques
• General knowledge of telecommunications, network, and cloud technologies (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Network management, performance monitoring, and observability tools
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform) and scripting (PowerShell or Python)
• Automation, AIOps, or machine learning applied to issue detection and self‑healing

Possible Career Paths

• Developer / Analyst
• Software Engineering
• Information Security Analyst
• Data and Analytics Development Program
• Infrastructure / Cloud Engineering
• Solution Architecture

We opened our doors more than 90 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi-billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 270 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.