SYSTEMS DEVELOPER INTERN - SUMMER 2027
Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN
At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.
Your Internship Experience:
- Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027): Dive into a hands-on experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.
- Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.
- Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.
- A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and good-natured team members who are invested in your success.
- Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.
Your Impact:
- Development & Modification: Create or modify software programs, covering design, coding, configuration, testing, installation, and technical support.
- Support & Troubleshooting: Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems, identifying and resolving issues within software processes.
- Customer & Problem Support: Provide problem-solving solutions for both customers and internal systems, including routine and on-call production support.
- Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and process leads to discuss development requests and SAP project requirements.
- Solutions & Evaluation: Assess business and system opportunities, recommending improvements and implementing complex solutions when needed.
- Planning & Estimating: Provide estimates and planning for development tasks, ensuring clear project timelines and objectives.
- Testing & Debugging: Perform testing and debugging of programs to ensure they meet project specifications and function smoothly.
- Documentation: Create and update technical documentation for software projects, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
- System Integration: Assist in integrating new software modules into existing systems, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.
What You Bring:
- Current enrollment in bachelor’s Data Science, Computer Science, Math, Statistics, or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
- Understanding of data warehousing and data engineering principals
- Interest in developing dashboards/reports/visualizations
- Desire to learn how to utilize Microsoft Fabric
- Critical thinking/problem solving
- Strong communication skills, able to present data insights clearly to various audiences.
- Team player, comfortable collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
- Anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
- Understanding of data warehousing and data engineering principles
- Interest in developing dashboards, reports, and visualizations
- Desire to learn Microsoft Fabric
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills and ability to present data insights clearly
- Ability to collaborate effectively as a team member
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
Schwan's Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schwan's Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Schwan's Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes multiple plan options, including some no‑deductible choices, plus dental and vision. Benefits in this area are frequently regarded as a major strength for full‑time employees.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting for eligible employees. This feature is viewed as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation that scales with tenure, paid holidays, and personal days. New hires can begin accruing PTO early in their employment.
Schwan's Company Insights
What We Do
As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
