Software Engineering Intern - IT Associate, 12-Week

Ace Hardware; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly compensation

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation seeks a Software Engineering Associate Intern in the Chicago area to design, modify, and develop software applications. You will work from specifications and help maintain documentation while contributing to multiple verticals (Merchandising, Retail Support, Finance).

The role targets students pursuing a technology-oriented degree, with senior-year status, strong academics, and an interest in end-user IT solutions. Expect 40 hours/week for 12 weeks in-office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a technology-oriented bachelor’s degree (e.g., Computer Science).
• Completing senior year of college (Graduating December ’27 or May ‘28).
• Strong academic record and passion for technology.
• Excellent communication and a desire to focus on IT End Users satisfaction.
• Exposure to AI/ML projects such as RAG/GenAI, ML/NLP, and Data Engineering on Databricks/Azure is a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Utilize established development tools and conventions (Visual Studio, GitHub, C#.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, XML, REACT, SOLR; SQL; Python).
• Work with cloud-based data pipelines and REST APIs; Cloud services (Databricks/Azure/AWS).
• Read and understand business and functional requirements.
• Design, code and test new applications across Merchandising, Retail Support, Finance, etc.
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing objectives and planning modifications.
• Maintain software by identifying and correcting defects; troubleshoot incidents.
• Create technical specifications and test plans; maintain documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Self-starter

Time management

Presentation skills

Education

Technology-oriented bachelor’s degree in progress

Final year of college (Graduating Dec 27 / May 28)

Tools

Visual Studio

GitHub

C#.NET

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS

AJAX

XML

REACT

SOLR

SQL

Python

Databricks/Azure/AWS Cloud services

Job description

Ace Hardware Corporation seeks a Software Engineering Associate Intern in the Chicago area to design, modify, and develop software applications. You will work from specifications and help maintain documentation while contributing to multiple verticals (Merchandising, Retail Support, Finance).

The role targets students pursuing a technology-oriented degree, with senior-year status, strong academics, and an interest in end-user IT solutions. Expect 40 hours/week for 12 weeks in-office.