Forge/Skillbridge System Engineer

Intern - Systems 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 - Systems 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 presenting complex ideas to solve problems faced by users and clients.

Are you driven, passionate, and seeking a challenging opportunity with an excellent company? Junior and Senior level Undergraduate & Graduate students are encouraged to apply for this opportunity with Acxiom’s Internship program. Students will be exposed to Software Development at one of the world’s leading marketing technology companies.

Internship details:

• The internship will begin as defined by the terms outlined by your Forge &SkillBridge contract.
• This internship is crafted for The Forge Institute Forge Fellowship SkillBridge Applicants. The intern will work a 40/week during the period and will be allocated time to complete any required, assigned training.
• Applicants for this internship position with Acxiom in the U.S. must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Acxiom (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (CPT/OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status)

What you will do:

• IT Operations support for various OS Technologies
• Learning opportunities including new cloud-based technologies
• Use & grow with automation tools, ect.
• Help senior engineers find new solutions to challenging problems
• Handle time, responsibilities, and priorities effectively with emphasis on contribution
• Share opinions and ideas openly with teammates
• Begin to understand fundamentals of work estimation
• Work in a teaming environment
• Build code that is well-formed and adheres to Acxiom guidelines (readability)
• Follow code plan provided by more senior staff
• Enforce to professional standards of conduct
• Establish relationships with Acxiom partners and grow those relationships as your career grows

What you will need:

• A foundational understanding of software languages
• Java or other OOP Language (C++/C#/Python/Ruby)
• Expose to OS Technologies

What will set you apart:

• Public Cloud
• vmWare
• Linux
• Windows

Who are we seeking?

• 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 highly motivated and want to engage every single day. It’s important to Acxiom that we invest in our culture and promote a healthy work-life balance.

As a part of Acxiom, you will join a fast paced, dynamic culture where we empower our people to do innovative, cutting-edge work. You will always be guided to do what is right.

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 o