Software Engineering Intern

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Design and build scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot to power high-performance healthcare platforms.
• Build reusable components using ReactJS/NextJS.
• Assist with deploying cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform using modern containerization tools.
• Write automated unit and integration tests to maintain high code quality standards and support continuous deployment.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and DevOps teams to troubleshoot backend performance and accelerate software delivery.

Education

What minimum requirements you’ll need

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent bootcamp/practical experience).
• Foundational proficiency in core Java programming, Spring Boot, ReactJS/NextJS.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.