Software Engineering Intern

Summary

NASCO is a SaaS product company focused on healthcare technology solutions. The Software Engineering Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting with software development, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and Agile project activities under supervision while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in team meetings and contributes ideas for ongoing projects
• Conducts research and analysis to support project objectives
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement solutions
• Documents processes, updates project status, and provides regular feedback
• Participates in training sessions and workshops to enhance skills
• Builds relationships with teammates, learns about company culture, and gains valuable insights into the workplace
• Conducts themselves professionally, demonstrates a willingness to learn, takes initiative, and contributes to the team's success
• Assists with development, testing, documentation, and learning assignments under direct supervision
• Writes basic code, scripts, queries, or configuration updates as assigned, with review and coaching from experienced team members
• Learns to identify, research, and troubleshoot basic software issues using established practices and team guidance
• Participates in team discussions to understand business requirements, technical constraints, and customer impact
• Gains exposure to the software development lifecycle through supervised project tasks and learning activities
• Participates in code reviews, demos, and feedback sessions to build technical judgment and professional skills
• Learns and follows applicable security, privacy, documentation, and compliance practices relevant to healthcare technology work
• Observes and participates in Agile ceremonies and contributes to assigned intern-level deliverables appropriate to the learning plan

Skills

• * Foundational exposure to one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, COBOL, or SQL
• * Basic understanding of software development concepts gained through coursework, academic projects, bootcamp, certification program, or equivalent learning
• * Interest in learning iterative delivery, software design, testing, and software engineering practices
• * Interest in learning Agile methodologies, version control, code review, and team-based delivery
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business productivity tools
• * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• * Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• * Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities
• * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, team-oriented environment while demonstrating a customer-focused mindset
• * 1 year of experience achieving usable, used, and useful solutions
• * No prior professional software development experience required
• * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• * Must be enrolled in a college or university program, or to have recently graduated
• * Must be a senior or expected to graduate within one year of the internship
• * Remote/Home office with adequate connectivity
• * Must be able to sit and use equipment at workstation for up to 8 hours daily
• * Must have legal authority to work in the US
• * We are a product company with legacy systems in use. Knowledge of mainframe and/or mid-tier applications programming (COBOL, ALC, DB2) and file utilities is preferred
• * Coursework, academic projects, bootcamp experience, certification, or personal projects involving application development, databases, cloud concepts, automation, mainframe concepts, or healthcare technology
• * Academic, volunteer, bootcamp, certification, or personal project experience in software development is preferred
• * Full-time or part-time schedule may be considered based on program design and academic commitments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Foundational exposure to one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, COBOL, or SQL
• * Basic understanding of software development concepts gained through coursework, academic projects, bootcamp, certification program, or equivalent learning
• * Interest in learning iterative delivery, software design, testing, and software engineering practices
• * Interest in learning Agile methodologies, version control, code review, and team-based delivery
• * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business productivity tools
• * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• * Attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work
• * Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• * Ability to prioritize work, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing priorities
• * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote, team-oriented environment while demonstrating a customer-focused mindset
• * 1 year of experience achieving usable, used, and useful solutions
• * No prior professional software development experience required
• * Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• * Must be enrolled in a college or university program, or to have recently graduated
• * Must be a senior or expected to graduate within one year of the internship
• * Remote/Home office with adequate connectivity
• * Must be able to sit and use equipment at workstation for up to 8 hours daily
• * Must have legal authority to work in the US

Nice to Haves

• * We are a product company with legacy systems in use. Knowledge of mainframe and/or mid-tier applications programming (COBOL, ALC, DB2) and file utilities is preferred
• * Coursework, academic projects, bootcamp experience, certification, or personal projects involving application development, databases, cloud concepts, automation, mainframe concepts, or healthcare technology
• * Academic, volunteer, bootcamp, certification, or personal project experience in software development is preferred
• * Full-time or part-time schedule may be considered based on program design and academic commitments

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Remote internship opportunity
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare technology environment
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced team members
• Training sessions and workshops to enhance skills
• Professional experience and technical skills development
• Full-time or part-time schedule may be considered based on program design and academic commitments