Software Engineering Intern - Backend Systems

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Details

• Department: Studio Engagement Product Delivery
• Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
• Location: Remote

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

About Us:

Ascension Technologies is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare technology nationwide. We bridge the gap between clinicians and patients, transforming their interaction with technology, thereby bolstering our ability to serve communities with heightened agility and responsiveness.

Our associates harness the power of technology to foster collaborative solutions, significantly enhancing daily health decisions. Our independent software development teams labor tirelessly to ensure our greenfield technology is meticulously constructed from the ground up, setting new standards for industry excellence.

We advocate for a compassionate and just society through our actions, words, and innovative software solutions. Our mission is to support this cause, and we remain committed to developing software solutions that embody this ethos.

Why Join Us?

Join our passionate team of developers and gain hands-on experience creating design systems and React applications that improve healthcare technology. We offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you’ll grow your skills, build professional relationships, and contribute to work that matters.

Your Role

As a Software Engineering Intern specializing in Backend Development, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable microservices and APIs that support our healthcare technology platforms. Working closely with experienced backend engineers and DevOps professionals, you’ll gain hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and tools like Swagger for API documentation , Redis for caching and Apigee for API management. You'll also get exposure to Google Cloud technologies including GKE, Cloud Run, and infrastructure as code using Terraform.

This is a valuable opportunity to grow your skills while working on impactful projects that help improve the healthcare experience for clinicians and patients nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Microservices Development:
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and modular microservices using Java and Spring Boot, following industry best practices and coding standards.
• API Design & Documentation:
• Build and document RESTful APIs using Swagger/OpenAPI to ensure clear communication between services and with front-end applications.
• Cloud-Native Application Development:
• Assist in developing and deploying services on Google Cloud using GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine), Cloud Run, and other GCP services.
• Infrastructure as Code:
• Support infrastructure automation by working with Terraform to define and manage cloud resources consistently and securely.
• Service Integration:
• Collaborate on integrating backend services with external APIs, databases, and internal components to enable full-stack functionality.
• Performance & Reliability:
• Contribute to performance tuning, logging, and monitoring strategies to ensure reliable, efficient, and observable services.
• Code Quality & Testing:
• Participate in code reviews, write unit and integration tests, and follow CI/CD pipelines to maintain code quality and continuous delivery.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to align backend development with project goals.
• Learning & Growth:
• Stay updated on backend technologies, Java ecosystem updates, and cloud-native architecture patterns.

Essential Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience including bootcamps.
• Solid understanding of Java , Spring framework , Spring boot micro services and Junit
• Basic knowledge of the REST, http and application integration.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Cloud Run, Terraform,Redis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences

Preferred Additional Experience:

Experience in any of the following areas will be advantageous:

• Familiarity with application architecture , software design and development and Micro service architecture
• Exposure to design and building micro services using Java Spring Boot.
• Knowledge in REST APIs, Junit,Postman,Google Cloud,Terraform and Jenkins
• Awareness of Agile development methodologies and collaborative workflows.

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Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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