Software Engineer Internship – Marketing and Digital Team

Whats the Marketing and Digital team in our Technology Division At a time when technology is creating new business models disrupting industries and creating valuable experiences for consumers our role as technology team members must elevate an organization through innovative transformation modernized technology and delivery of new business strategies including an aim to continuously evolve and enhance the customer experience. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside developers marketers and corporate communications professionals while participating in Agile delivery processes. Youll have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to highly visible web properties and content management systems that support critical business communications.

What projects might I support Although subject to change examples of projects you will be contributing to include:

• Collaborate with leaders engineers and team members across Wellmark to contribute to meaningful projects build professional relationships and gain exposure to multiple business and technology functions.
• Develop and enhance customer-facing experiences on using modern frontend web technologies.
• Design implement and improve user interface components with a focus on usability accessibility and overall digital experience.
• Support web content management systems that enable Marketing and Corporate Communications teams to maintain and update website content.
• Collaborate with developers marketers and business stakeholders to plan solutions gather requirements and deliver enhancements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies take ownership of assigned work and contribute to the successful delivery of team initiatives.

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark Heres whats next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests submit your application today!

This internship will start in May of 2027 working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

Qualifications :

• Current junior senior or masters student pursing a degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering MIS Data Science Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience or exposure in SCSS CSS JavaScript HTML or Frontend web development.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a high attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and contribute.
• Demonstrated accountability and ability to take ownership of assigned work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel PowerPoint Word and collaboration tools such as Teams.

Preferred:

• Previous internship co-op or campus leadership role.
• Experience working on website projects or personal web development portfolios.
• Familiarity with accessibility concepts and inclusive design principles.
• Understanding of Agile development practices.

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern