IT Software Engineering – Integration and Cloud Computing Internship: Summer 2026

As an intern, you will join over 5,000 talented individuals who are leaders, critical thinkers, accountable, curious, flexible and results-minded all driving toward the same goal - to delight customers and drive sales through multiple channels. In addition, you will join a diverse group of individuals from a variety of colleges, universities and areas of study. Some highlights of our internship program include:

• Paid Internship: $20/hr
• Twelve-week program: May 18 – August 7, 2026
• Full-time opportunity: 8am – 5pm CT
• Team building and networking activities
• Group projects and career-building workshops
• Leadership and cross-functional learning opportunities
• Assigned mentor focused on your growth and development
• Senior leader speaker series
• Lands’ End merchandise discount
• Relocation assistance available

Our internship program is designed with future leaders in mind and serves as a pipeline for top talent. The intern experience at Lands’ End is a comprehensive development-based role, designed to facilitate a robust Software Engineering career path. Interns will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, Azure Role Based Access Control Automation, Warehouse Management Systems, SAP and HRS, among others. You will contribute to meaningful projects and expand your professional network in a growing retail organization that continues to invest in our technology stack. Duties and Responsibilities: You will work closely with the Enterprise Integration team to support the design, development, and deployment of serverless solutions that integrate various applications and systems. Specific duties include:

• Assisting in Application Integration: Help in designing and developing integrations between different AWS services (such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, SNS, SQS, etc.) to create scalable, serverless workflows.
• Automation of Tasks: Support the team in automating repetitive operational tasks using AWS technologies and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like AWS CDK or Terraform.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Assist in setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting for serverless applications using AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and other observability tools like Dynatrace & Grafana.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Collaborate in debugging and resolving issues in AWS environments, including working with Lambda execution errors, IAM permission issues, or failed API Gateway integrations.
• Data Pipelines & Storage: Work on integrating data pipelines using AWS services like S3, SQS, and Lambda to process real-time data streams and/or handle ETL operations.
• Documentation & Process Improvement: Participate in improving system documentation, writing technical guides, and suggesting ways to improve existing workflows for better performance or reliability.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, such as product management, DevOps, and other development teams, to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
  

Skills we are looking for:

• Academic Requirements: Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, graduating within the next year.
  Familiarity with Cloud Technologies: Basic understanding and keen interest of cloud platforms, preferably AWS. Knowledge of any AWS services like Lambda, S3, API
• Gateway, and DynamoDB is a plus.
• Technical acumen in digital automation is a plus.
• Basic understanding and keen interest in digital automation tools. Basic understanding and keen interest in digital automation tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS and Inventory Management is a plus.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript (Node.js), or Java. Experience with building APIs or writing serverless functions will be advantageous.
• Problem-Solving Ability/Resourcefulness: Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and propose effective solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and contribute to team goals.
• Eagerness to Learn: A proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and best practices in cloud computing.
• Bonus Skills: Knowledge of DevOps concepts (CI/CD pipelines, monitoring), Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, AWS CDK), and any prior exposure to serverless frameworks would be an advantage.

Development and Networking Opportunities:

• Hands-On Experience with AWS: Gain real-world experience in using AWS services in production environments, learning how to architect and deploy scalable, secure, and cost-effective serverless solutions.
• Mentorship & Learning: Work closely with senior engineers and mentors who are experts in cloud computing, DevOps, and system integrations. You'll receive guidance in learning new skills and solving complex problems.
• Exposure to Real-World Projects: Participate in actual production projects where you will contribute code, solutions, and ideas that will have a tangible impact on the company’s products and services.
• Networking within the Tech Community: Opportunities to attend internal tech talks, participate in cloud architecture discussions, and collaborate with other interns and employees from different departments.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Gain insights into the collaboration between software engineering, product teams, and cloud operations, providing a holistic view of how modern tech stacks are built and maintained.
• Access Management and enhanced monitoring and reporting are essential technologies that are growing in complexity and demand.

Additional projects/roles might include:

• Gather inputs from business stakeholders across various business units regarding their key metrics and KPIs essential for strategic decision-making.
• Aid in grasping the necessary level of detail required for these primary KPIs/metrics.
• Identify existing challenges concerning data access, preparation, BI/Visualization, and analytics/insights.
• Analyze the gathered information to identify overarching themes, assisting us in refining the BI roadmap.
• Work on various POCs to showcase the optimal utilization of a BI tool, demonstrating the gold standard in action

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