2027 Full Stack Development Summer Internship

About the Role

WebstaurantStore, a division of Clark Associates, is the leading online distributor of restaurant supplies and equipment. We design, develop, and manage nearly all of our technology in-house, offering interns/co-ops the chance to work on real-world projects impacting customers and multiple Clark subsidiaries. This internship/co-op program provides hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle, with interns fully integrated into teams and entrusted with meaningful projects. The experience includes professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and engagement with leaders and mentors.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with experienced engineers to build full-stack solutions using web, mobile, and/or desktop technologies in an enterprise-scale e-commerce environment.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and relational databases, including queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
• Create, optimize, and maintain automated test suites to ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and development standards.
• Conduct code reviews and receive feedback to improve coding skills.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems across the full technology stack.
• Contribute to projects meeting performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this experience, you will:

• Gain hands-on full-stack development experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and SQL.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and C#.
• Develop real-world database skills, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to enhance development efficiency and code quality.
• Receive direct mentorship and technical guidance from experienced engineers.
• Contribute to production-level, enterprise-scale systems in an Agile environment.
• Strengthen problem-solving, debugging, testing, and technical communication skills.
• Deepen understanding of scalable architecture, best practices, and maintainable software design.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience with C# and object-oriented programming.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of relational databases and hands-on SQL experience.
• Front-end skills with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or React (preferred).
• Foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote Agile/Scrum environment.
• Availability during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.
• Prior internship, co-op, or relevant professional experience is a plus.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection (cable or fiber preferred, at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload).
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free, with a strong wireless or wired Ethernet connection (wired preferred).
• A valid, physical address (PO Boxes not supported).
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY.
• H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.

Qualifications

• Seeking rising undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• This role does not require a degree.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.