Summer 2027 Intern, Application Development

​Why Ryan?

As a Application Development Intern, you will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications that support Ryan's business operations. You'll gain hands-on experience working with a variety of technologies, including Angular, React, Java, C#/.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, and Git. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects involving application maintenance, full-stack development, prototyping, and AI-assisted software development. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excited to leverage emerging technologies while developing strong software engineering skills in a collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with experienced software engineers to develop, maintain, and enhance web applications supporting Ryan's business operations.
• Assist in investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving bugs in existing applications to improve functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Support full-stack development projects, including building user interface components, developing APIs, and implementing database changes using technologies such as Angular, React, Java, .NET, and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Contribute to the maintenance and modernization of existing applications through code refactoring, performance improvements, and technical updates.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to support application functionality, reliability, and code quality.
• Participate in research, prototyping, and proof-of-concept projects to explore new technologies, product ideas, and potential software solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and support problem-solving while ensuring code quality, accuracy, and a strong understanding of implemented solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams through sprint planning, daily standups, code reviews, and other development activities.
• Assist in preparing technical documentation and presenting project updates, prototypes, and findings to team members and stakeholders.
• Gain hands-on experience throughout the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing application support.

Education and Experience:

• Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related study.
• Anticipated graduation date within one year of internship
• Minimum Overall and Major GPA of 2.8
• Minimum of 6 – 12 technical credit hours depending on practice

Professional Skills Requirements:

• Work effectively in a fast pace, high-energy environment.
• Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels.
• Intermediate knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and etc.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver's license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation:

For certain Massachusetts based roles, the hourly hiring range for this position is $23.70 - $27.50.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran