Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2027

Most new business comes from referrals by existing clients. We're looking for a Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2027. This is a hands-on coding internship. Most of the work is in Python and Node.js, with some SQL and a bit of shell scripting. Remote position. Most of the team is in West Des Moines, but nobody is required to come in. Strong written English is important, since much of our work is async.

You'll help with

Pair with other engineers over screen share to work through tricky problems. Join the daily 15-minute standup on Google Meet and post a short written update in Slack. Profile slow endpoints and suggest fixes, such as adding an index or caching a result. Add unit tests with pytest or Jest so new code does not lower coverage. Present a short demo of your work to the team every two weeks.

About you

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Able to communicate clearly in written English on Slack and in pull requests. Own laptop with at least 8 GB RAM and a reliable internet connection. Good grasp of at least one programming language: Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.

12 weeks, starting Summer 2027. Stipend: $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

Perks: Paid sick time, Return offer opportunities, Paid company holidays, Learning and development stipend, Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.

Duration: 12 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Lee Insurance Services.