Software Engineer Internship – Technology Health Plan

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers a 2027 Summer Internship Program in Des Moines, IA. Interns will work on API modernization, UI enhancements, and new tooling within our Technology Division.

This hybrid role supports students gaining hands-on experience in health insurance tech while learning from experts and leaders. The internship starts in May 2027 with a hybrid schedule from Wellmark's Des Moines headquarters, promoting collaboration and real project impact for customer-focused

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or current master’s student, in a related technical field.
• Foundational knowledge of software development technologies such as TypeScript, REST APIs, AWS native services, API enabling technologies, NODE and software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support the conversion and modernization of existing SOAP/REST APIs and gain hands-on experience with architecture, integrations and modern development practices.
• Identify and implement enhancements to existing user interfaces to improve usability and the overall user experience.
• Design, build, and test new features and functionality within existing user interfaces based on business and user needs.
• Contribute to modernization initiatives by evaluating existing application components and assisting with updates that improve maintainability, functionality and user experience.
• Help design and develop a new tool to support data comparison or mapping, including defining requirements, building functionality, and testing the solution.
• Learn the medical product configuration process and contribute to opportunities to improve or streamline supporting tools, workflows, or processes.

Skills

Typescript

REST API

AWS

Node.js

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in CS/IS/Software Eng

Masters student

Tools

Visual Studio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why choose an internship with Wellmark?

During our 2027 Summer Internship Program, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in school to meaningful work that supports the team and builds your professional experience. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to the health insurance industry, learn from subject matter experts and leaders, and connect with fellow internship program participants.

If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us!

Job Description

What’s Application Development in our Technology Division?

At a time when technology is creating new business models, disrupting industries and creating valuable experiences for consumers, our role as technology team members must elevate an organization through innovative transformation, modernized technology and delivery of new business strategies, including an aim to continuously evolve and enhance the customer experience.

What projects might I support?

Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include:

• Support the conversion and modernization of existing SOAP/REST APIs, gaining hands-on experience with application architecture, integrations, and modern development practices.


• Identify and implement enhancements to existing user interfaces to improve usability, functionality, and the overall user experience.


• Design, build, and test new features and functionality within existing user interfaces based on business and user needs.


• Contribute to modernization initiatives by evaluating existing application components and assisting with updates that improve maintainability, functionality, and user experience.


• Help design and develop a new tool to support data comparison or mapping, including defining requirements, building functionality, and testing the solution.


• Learn the medical product configuration process and contribute to opportunities to improve or streamline supporting tools, workflows, or processes.

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Review the qualifications below and submit your application if this internship aligns with your skills and interests.

This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree, or current master's student, in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related technical field


• Foundational knowledge of software development technologies such as typescript, REST API, AWS native, API enabling technology, NODE and software development life cycle


• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail and self-starter.


• Ability to troubleshoot and develop creative technical solutions.


• Demonstrated computer skills with software development tools (preferably a version of Visual Studio) and Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel)


• Excellent writing and communication skills

Preferred

Prior work experience in an office environment or internship

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at [e-mail]

Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official".

At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them.