As a Software Engineer Intern, you'll work on coding, testing, and maintaining software applications while gaining hands-on experience in software development methodologies.
This role is with RippleMatch's partner companies. RippleMatch partners with hundreds of companies looking to hire top talent.
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Requirements for the role
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong foundation in programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
- Understanding of basic software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and the software development lifecycle.
- Familiarity with database concepts and basic SQL.
- Interest in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to participate in debugging and technical challenges.
- Good organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, essential for working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and software development practices.
- Analytical skills, with an aptitude for learning quickly and adapting to new programming environments.
Top Skills
C#
Java
JavaScript
Python
SQL
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