Intern - Software Engineer (SPRING) - Conway, AR

Intern - Software Engineers are responsible for analyzing, designing, programming, debugging, and modifying software for existing or new products/applications. The code you create by may be used in commercial, end-user applications and internal tools that improve efficiencies supporting our diverse industry segments and clients. Using current programming languages and technologies, you will write code, perform application testing and debugging, and document and create procedures for installation and maintenance. As an Intern - Software Engineer, you may interact with users to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications. As you advance in your career, you will become a forward-thinking leader, capable of communicating complex ideas to solve problems faced by users and clients.

Internship Details:

• Start date is January 13th, 2025
• This internship will be located in Conway, AR
• Anticipated graduation date is December 2025 or May 2026.
• 40 hours/week work dedication during summer and breaks, 20-25/week during the semester

What you will do:

• Make improvements to Spring.Boot/Java APIS
• Develop tools that support Acxiom's Daas platform
• Help senior engineers find new solutions to challenging problems
• Manage time, responsibilities, and priorities effectively with emphasis on contribution
• Share opinions and ideas openly with teammates
• Begin to understand fundamentals of work estimation
• Learn about Acxiom's core business and procedures through Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Work in a teaming environment
• Create code that is well-formed and adheres to Acxiom guidelines (readability)
• Follow code plan provided by more senior staff
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Establish relationships with Acxiom partners and grow those relationships as your career grows

What you will need:

• Student pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field with a minimum 3.25 Major GPA. (Junior/ Senior preferred)
• A foundational understanding of software languages
• Java or other OOP Language (C++/C#/Python/Ruby)

What will set you apart:

• Java
• Rest API
• Node.js
• SQL
• Git/SVN
• Side Projects

Who are we looking for?

• Top Talent & High Performers: We hire the brightest in the industry!
• Innovative Collaborators: We drive operational improvements to promote efficiency and enhance performance.
• Future Leaders: We develop our people and promote from within.
• Game Changers: We empower people to challenge the status quo and explore new possibilities.
• Emotional Intelligence: We cultivate greatness both within ourselves and with others.
• Enthusiastic Employees: We look for initiative to conquer complex challenges.

We believe in creating an awesome workplace where associates feel engaged and want to come to work every single day. It’s important to Acxiom that we invest in our culture and promote a healthy work-life balance, even when our associates are at work. As a part of Acxiom, you will join a fast-moving, dynamic, “get stuff done” culture where we prioritize progress over perfection and empower our people to do their jobs. You will always be guided to do what’s right, legally and morally for our customers. At Acxiom, we believe in exceptionalism. We don’t aspire to be mediocre, good, nor even great – we intend to be the absolute best in everything we do.

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics or other protected status.

Primary Location City/State:

Conway, Arkansas

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Acxiom is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (AA/EOE/W/M/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

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