Software Development Intern

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Toptech Systems is a global industry leader in terminal automation and data management services. All of our products are designed in-house allowing us to provide excellent customer service to our clients at all levels of the supply chain.

Summary 

This 10-week, paid internship will be with the New Product Development (NPD) Software Engineering Team. Over the course of the 10 weeks, this intern will complete a project that will add value to Toptech Systems and provide key experience for their career. This intern will work from the Longwood office 4 days a week and work remotely one day a week. All required equipment will be provided.

By the end of the 10-weeks, this intern will have used enterprise-level reporting software to modernize and improve the reports Toptech offers to its customers. The reports will be used by the top oil companies around the world and will include creator credit in the software release notes. Over the course of the internship:

• You will become a stronger web-developer.
• You will demonstrate proficiency in PHP, database queries, database query optimization, integration of enterprise software with 3rd party plug-ins for web development, modernize an application from legacy software to a modern web-enabled software.
• You will have stretch opportunities based on where you express an interest. There are opportunities to learn and add value with UI development, backend development for developing new applications, and even optimizing existing software through bug fixes and analysis for enhanced system performance.
• You will collaborate and learn from cross-functional, global teams.

In addition, you will have an opportunity to modernize other areas of the system like the Operator Interface and backend Linux based real-time software that powers Oil and Gas distribution facilities.

Primary Job Duties

• Use a framework to replace reports so they’re more modern looking
• Use enterprise-level reporting software to develop reports by defining the basic elements and adding key content
• Learn and work through various UI elements
• Work with subject matter experts to understand what’s important to the customers

Core Competencies 

• Resilience (determination; adaptation in the face of adversity/challenge)
• Catalyst (embraces change, advocates for change)
• Results-Oriented/Team Player (Sets high goals for self, brings others along)
• Strategic Mindset (focus on big picture)
• Collaborator (builds, utilizes, and leverages their network)
• Learning Agility (Knowledge Seeker/Critical Thinking)

Education, Experience, & Skills 

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program with a focus on Computer Engineering or Computer Science, maintaining a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Prior internship experience is preferred
• Competence in PHP is required; Strong understanding of syntax, functions, and best practices
• Competence in SQL database is required; Must be able to develop and optimize database queries
• Proficiency in HTML5, JavaScript, and CSS is necessary
• Knowledge about C/C++ is preferred and can be built and developed during this internship
• Linux programming knowledge is preferred and can be built and developed during this internship
• JSON / REST API development is preferred and can be built and developed during this internship
• Knowledge of multi-lingual and multi-regional product development is preferred and can be built and developed during this internship.
• Demonstrated ability to take on higher levels of responsibility, such as: working job alongside schooling, being first generation collegiate in family, holding leadership positions in orgs at school or at work, etc.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Toptech Systems will not sponsor an employment visa for this role.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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