Internship - Application Development

Delta Dental of Michigan; Okemos (MI); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana is inviting undergrad/grad students to join as an Application Development Intern in Okemos, MI. This hybrid position offers exposure to large-scale enterprise platforms and modern web/app development using Angular front-ends and Java-based REST services.

You will gain experience with SOA/EDA, REST/JSON, containerization, and related technologies while applying Computer Science knowledge to real-world problems and communicating technical concepts to

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least one programming course.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C++ or similar languages.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with web development basics (HTML/CSS, Angular/React).

Responsibilities

• Work on large-scale enterprise application platforms.
• Contribute to platform using Angular frontend and Java REST services.
• Learn SOA/EDA, REST, JSON, Kafka, containers, RPA, and CMS concepts.
• Apply Computer Science knowledge to real-world problems.
• Explain technical concepts to business teams.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

HTML/CSS

Angular/React

Job description

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

Job Title:

Internship - Application Development

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

Okemos, MI

Location Specifics:

Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation.

At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community.

Position Description

We are looking for a highly talented and motivated undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical fields.

As an Application Development Intern, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge, large scale, enterprise business application platforms
• Contribute to our next-generation platform leveraging browser-based clients written in Angular, backed by Java based REST services, and highly scalable and complex backend systems, conforming to strict security standards.
• Gain first-hand experience on modern system architecture, such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), Web frameworks, and enabling technology such as REST, JSON, Kafka, containerization, RPA, content management systems etc.
• Apply the fundamentals from Computer Science/Engineering curriculum onto real-world problems.
• Communicate your work to other teams and develop your skills explaining technical subjects to a business audience

A successful candidate will:

• Be self-motivated and able to contribute in a team setting
• Excel at problem solving, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Have demonstrated experience programming in at least one of the mainstream languages such as Java, Python, C++, etc.
• Have some experience or knowledge in modern web application development languages and frameworks such as HTML/CSS, Angular/React etc.
• Show solid skills in data structure and algorithms design/analysis
• Have good understanding of software architecture, Object-Oriented (OO) analysis/design, and commonly used design patterns such as factory, composite, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have completed at least one course or equivalent experience with programming in Java, Python, C++, or other similar languages.

The company will provide equal employment and advancement opportunity within the context of its unique business environment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, familial status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, height, weight, military status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or ordinance.