Software Engineer Intern

Description

HOURS: Minimum of 20 hours in a M-F work week, within 6:00 am to 6:00 pm MST operating hours. 

PAID INTERNSHIP

JOB PURPOSE: 

The purpose of Edupoint’s Development Staff is to create new functionality, respond to client issues, and incorporate new enhancements into the Edupoint student information system product line.

JOB SUMMARY: 

Edupoint develops cutting edge Student Information Systems in the K-12 market. This position requires you to work within a proprietary framework using C# .NET to extend the business layer of our suite of web-based applications.  

The ideal candidate will be hard working and have some actual experience in an object-oriented language like C#.

JOB DUTIES: 

• Write C# code to correct defects and extend existing products
• Learn and improve current C# coding skills as directed by management
• Follow coding standards to meet guidelines created by Edupoint
• Develop and execute thorough unit testing scripts to verify code changes
• Participate in receiving peer code reviews
• Provide feedback to management on status of job tasks
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS-KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

*Knowledge:

• Experience using Visual Studio 2010 and above or equivalent
• Familiarity with Microsoft Team Foundation Server is a plus
• Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent
• Familiarity with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome

*Skills:

C# Knowledge

• Basic working knowledge of the language with the ability to create classes, interfaces, properties and methods
• Basic understanding of Object-Oriented concepts is a plus: Inheritance, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Collections, Objects, Generics

SQL Knowledge

• Basic of Select, Update, Delete, Inner, Outer, Order, Where

Debugging

• Basic understanding of debugging techniques and the ability to find issues like an Object not set to reference or a Property missing from XML object

*Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in C#

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

• Courses in Computer Science, programming with a B average
• At least one class in an Object-Oriented Language

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• None

BENEFITS:

In addition to paying competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, including (but not limited to):

Medical Insurance w/Prescription Drug Coverage 

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 

Up to 40 hours accrued Time Off

Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment 

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave 

Bereavement Leave 

Professional Development Opportunities 

Onsite Flu Shots for Staff & Immediate Family 

Stocked Kitchen w/Healthy Snacks & Drinks 

TRP Carpool Program 

Employee Assistance Program 

Opportunities for Community Involvement 

401K Plan w/Company Matching & Immediate Vesting 

Short Term Disability Insurance 

Health & Wellness Program 

Company Sponsored Fitness Challenge 

Pet Insurance 

Free Parking 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies, occasionally lifting files, objects or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier and other office equipment as necessary. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and video conferencing contacts. Visual acuity necessary to work extended hours on computer screens. Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise and which can be fast paced and project intensive. Travel in the performance of duties may be required. 

Edupoint Educational Systems is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Edupoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.