Software Engineer Intern

SageSure

Chicago, ILFresher17m agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 1 year
Must know
OperationsJavaTroubleshootingProduct managementAgileGit
Work
On-site in Chicago · internship
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Oct 31, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

SageSure is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of its Software Engineering team. This is a 10-week program offering tangible, hands-on experience and insight into business operations. Interns will join the Software Engineering team after initial orientation and training, working on challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Learn and network with employees, leaders, and other interns.
  • Provide research and analysis support on ad-hoc projects.
  • Fulfill tasks and project assignments.
  • Receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback from professionals.
  • Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and solutions.
  • Write, review, and troubleshoot code, with a primary focus on Java-based development.
  • Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other software development lifecycle activities.
  • Assist with identifying and resolving software defects and technical issues.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
  • Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control, documentation, testing, and agile development methodologies.
  • Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and project planning activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
  • Detail-oriented and able to approach technical problems with curiosity and persistence.
  • Comfortable multitasking and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
  • Authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with a focus on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, with an anticipated graduation date in 2028.

Highly Preferred Candidates Also Have

  • Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Experience developing applications or completing academic projects using Java.
  • Familiarity with Git or other source control tools.
  • Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software testing concepts.
  • Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments.
  • Experience with additional programming languages or technologies beyond Java.

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