Software Developer Internship
Summary
Summer 2027 software developer internship at Lumbermen's, an employee-owned distributor and manufacturer in Grand Rapids, MI. The intern joins the IT team building and maintaining internal applications — designing, coding, testing, debugging, and documenting software — using skills like Python, SQL, and object-oriented programming.
This Internship opportunity is for Summer 2027.
COMPANY SUMMARY
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan since 1955, Lumbermen’s operates in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota. A leading distributor and manufacturer, we are driven by our mission to enrich lives by intentionally caring for all who experience us. We are employee owned and relationship powered.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Developer Intern to join our IT team. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on real-world software projects. The ideal candidate is hungry to learn, motivated and enjoys trying new things. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following established coding standards.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.
- Create and maintain technical documentation.
- Learn and apply modern software development tools, frameworks, and best practices.
- Updating and modifying internal applications.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
- Rising sophomore or junior preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python and SQL
- Abiltiy to manage Databases
- Web development experience preferred
- API knowledge preferred
- Understanding object-oriented programming principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively as needed.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Desire to learn and grow.
Lumbermen’s is proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace. In addition, Lumbermen’s will not discriminate against any employee or candidate because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We participate in E-Verify.
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