Application Development Intern

Chicago Innovation Center
  • Chicago, Illinois
    7 days ago

    Job Description

    POSITION SUMMARY

    As an Application Development Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the design, development, and maintenance of business applications that help drive operational excellence across MonoSol. You will contribute to real-world projects while building technical skills in software development, database management, system integration, and application support.

    This internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, coding, testing, documentation, and deployment. Interns will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams, learn industry best practices, and participate in projects that support business operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Through individualized mentorship and professional development opportunities, you will expand your technical capabilities while gaining valuable experience in a manufacturing and business technology environment.

     

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Assist with the development, testing, maintenance, and enhancement of internal business applications and software solutions.
    • Support application development projects utilizing programming languages such as Python and other modern development tools and technologies.
    • Assist with database development, maintenance, and reporting activities, including writing queries, validating data, and supporting data integrity initiatives.
    • Participate in software testing activities, including troubleshooting issues, documenting results, and helping implement solutions.
    • Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and process documentation for applications and systems.
    • Collaborate with IT team members and business stakeholders to understand requirements and support application enhancements.
    • Support system integrations, data migration activities, and process automation initiatives.
    • Learn and apply software development best practices, including version control, code reviews, and testing methodologies.
    • Participate in project meetings and contribute ideas for continuous improvement and technology solutions.
    • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Information Technology team.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

     

    Education and Experience

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
    • Sophomore standing or above preferred.
    • Prior coursework or project experience in software development, programming, databases, or information systems preferred.

     

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    • Basic knowledge of programming concepts and object-oriented development principles.
    • Exposure to programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, C++, or similar technologies.
    • Understanding of relational databases, SQL, and database design concepts preferred.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn technical concepts quickly.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
    • Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
    • Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new technologies and business processes.

     

    Status: Full Time / Seasonal

     

    Additional Information

    Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

     

    • The compensation listed below represents the hourly rate that the company believes in good faith it will pay for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation may vary based on factors including education, skills, experience, and business needs.
    • Intern benefits include retirement savings plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, individualized mentorship, and work-life balance initiatives.

     

    Hourly rate – $24.00 per hour

     

    Paid time off amount – 10 days 

     

    CLOSING

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by employees assigned to this position. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. MonoSol, LLC reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

     

    DISCLAIMER

    As part of MonoSol, LLC’s employment process, finalist candidates will be required to complete a drug test and background check prior to employment commencing. MonoSol, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business Operationsunmatched
    • Business Processesunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Business Supportunmatched
    • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Engineeringunmatched
    • Computer Programmingunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Data Migrationunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • Database Designunmatched
    • Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS)unmatched
    • Database Programmingunmatched
    • Database Technologyunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Javaunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Object Oriented Developmentunmatched
    • Object Oriented Programming (OOP)unmatched
    • Operational Improvementunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Programming Languagesunmatched
    • Programming Toolsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
    • Relational Databases (RDBMS)unmatched
    • Requirements Managementunmatched
    • SQL Databasesunmatched
    • Software Administrationunmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Software Testingunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • User Documentationunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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