Information Technology/Software Development Internships - Summer 2019
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The Internship program at Gordon Food Service is a paid 13-week summer program designed to provide a learning experience outside of the classroom to high potential students with interest in our company. We value this opportunity to deepen relationships across the company, community, and university environments, while also bringing new ideas and talent to our teams. The internship experience at GFS includes individual projects, mentoring, intern events, final presentations and evaluations.
As an Intern at Gordon Food Service you, under general supervision, will perform support tasks as directed involving administering a specialized program or performing a specialized assignment in a specific department.
Our talented Information Technology team members are known for their high standards of productivity, attention to detail, and valuable team partnerships to achieve the best results. As an intern for our Informations Technology Team you would have the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced technology systems and processes to develop and test software in a Java application environment. Several assignments are expected, typically including systems and processes that support warehouse management, transportation, procurement, CRM, and mobile solutions.
Over the course of the summer, you can expect to:
- Perform software development tasks, following specifications and direction from team members, including but not limited to requirements gathering, development, documentation, testing, releases, and troubleshooting
- Gain an understanding of GFS software development environment and processes, with guidance from an experienced mentor.
Program requirements and qualifications:
- Must have at least one semester or more left of school to complete at the beginning of the internship (a senior who has already graduated will not be considered for an internship)
- Graduation date between December 2019 and August 2020
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor program in /Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; (transcript (unofficial is acceptable) required upon submission of application; please upload to your candidate file)
- Must have good working knowledge of Java and SQL programming language
- Experience iwth Unix/Linus is a plus
- Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle Management process, testing processes, and Agile software development methodologies a plus
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
Beyond some great experience to add to your resume, we can offer you:
- Competitive pay --- get paid while you learn!
- 401(k) match*
- Relocation assistance if your home and school are both outside West Michigan*
- Networking opportunities, inside and outside of Gordon Food Service
- Exposure to our unique culture -- use your internship to learn what's important to you.
*Must meet eligibility requirements to participate