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Software Developer Internship
Pearson
Morrisville, NC, United States
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API Software Developer Internship
Description
THE PEARSON INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Pearson Interns - Helping shape the future of education
Why join Pearson’s intern program?
Pearson is the world’s largest learning company. We help people of all ages acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their work and careers. We believe that everyone should be able to keep learning, every day and in every way, throughout their lives. Bringing together the everything we know about the science of learning and the latest technology, we’re shaping the future of teaching and learning.
We’re looking for the next generation of talented undergraduates to join our team for an unforgettable 10 week internship. An internship at Pearson is an opportunity to bring your own unique perspective as a learner, together with your academic knowledge, technical skills and enthusiasm, to help create products used by students like you.
Bringing the latest educational products and services to market is a highly collaborative process that requires a diverse range of skills and disciplines - from UX and engineering to marketing and managing rights and royalties.
As one of our interns you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team and work on real life projects that bring our products and services to life. On the job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will be mentored to help you make the most of the ten week program.
We foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where our people can be themselves. Every idea and perspective is valued, so that our products reflect the people we serve — our teachers and learners.
Position
The API Software Development Intern is responsible for analysis, design, implementation, and unit testing of tooling and integration to Pearson’s API Platform. You will have an opportunity to use industry best practices while working in a team of high-performing professionals. You are also responsible for maintaining and supporting mission-critical applications as necessary while contributing to team process improvements. As part of the software development internship you will partner with a technology mentor to help you continue to grow, learn and contribute.
This internship also has a Professional Development focus where you'll have an opportunity to participate in Panel Discussions (Leadership & Former Interns), learn more about our broader organization by being exposed to "Day in the Life of" job overviews, and engage in all-intern social events.
API The Software Development Intern will:
• Work closely with team leads to define features of our API Platform and Developer Portal
• Build relationships between API Mgmt team and other Pearson teams helping with the adoption of API development best practices
• Contributes to an atmosphere of cross-functional teamwork within the organization
• Contribute to the next generation of Pearson’s API ecosystem by developing tooling and features into our API Platform
• Document and escalate defects per standard processes
Qualifications
Required Education & Services:
• Completion of at least Sophomore level coursework (Junior level strongly preferred) leading towards a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering or closely related field
• Familiarity with at least one programming language
• Minimum GPA of 3.2
Desired Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
• Desire to learn and expand knowledge in development languages, applications, and tools
• Intellectual horsepower and proven ability to quickly learn new processes and tools, business domains and technical applications
• Strong Written and Verbal skills to communicate with clarity and brevity to other professionals, including software developers, program management, product management, business analysts etc
• Must be flexible in working with team members at all levels of experience
• Must be fully competent to work under general direction on complex projects usually on specific assigned projects, issues and problems
What Does the Internship Program Offer?
Successful candidates will spend 10 weeks working with our product and technology teams.
As one of our interns you will gain a comprehensive introduction to our business. You’ll be assigned to a team and work on real life projects that bring our products and services to life. On the job training and professional development will be provided to enable you to contribute to the business. You’ll also have direct access to a senior member of the team, as each intern will receive coaching and mentoring to help you make the most of the ten week program.
You’ll be paid for the duration of your internship. The internship begins on Monday June 4 and ends Friday August 17.
The Pearson Internship Program will be accepting applications until December 8, 2017. Offers will be extended and accepted by February 2, 2018.