Software Engineer Internship Technology Healthcare Innovation

WhatsSoftware Engineering in our Technology DivisionWellmark is building innovative modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together we are leaning into the future owning the outcome and driving organizational change to transform how we work. 

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

• Supports analysis and development activities focused on integration with other applications.   
• Eagerness to learn and stay current on industry trends and have a continuous learning mindset. 
• Applies foundational functional knowledge to produce work deliverables in support of departmental 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 graduate student pursing a Bachelors degree inInformation Security ComputerScience Business Analytics MISor related field 
• Demonstrated knowledge of developer concepts/tools. 
• Knowledge of programming languages (ex. NodeJS AWS SNS/SQS/Lamda SQL AWS Glue Python) and computer operating systems Windows Unix etc. 
• Demonstrate proficiency with modern AI tools and incorporate them effectively into engineering workflows and development practices. 
• Knowledge and experience with structured and/or object-oriented programming techniques. 
• Analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail.  
• Ability to trouble-shoot and develop creative and efficient technical solutions. 
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word Access PowerPoint and Excel). 
• Excellent writing and communication skills; excellent organizational skills. Strong time management skills and ability to continually prioritize as needed.  

Preferred: 

• Prior work experience in an office environment or internship 

Additional Information :

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit hire train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race color religion sex national origin age veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please inform us if you meet the definition of a Covered DoD official.

At this time Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT F1-CPT H-1B TN L-1 J-1 etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants 

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