Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. They are seeking a highly motivated individual for an internship position in the Software Engineering Department, where the intern will assist with projects involving data center operations and enterprise systems application support.
Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using front-end and back-end technologies.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Support server-side development using languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or PHP.
Work with databases (SQL, NoSQL) to manage and retrieve data efficiently.
Partner with product managers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers to understand requirements and deliver high-quality features.
Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Identify and resolve bugs to improve application performance and security.
Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure code reliability.
Develop and consume RESTful or GraphQL APIs to connect front-end interfaces with back-end services.
Create and maintain technical documentation for code, APIs, and workflows.
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
Strong knowledge of front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+).
Basic understanding of back-end development with Node.js, Python, Java, or similar.
Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git.
Understanding of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to debug and solve technical issues effectively.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
Preferred
Cumulative Grade Point average (GPA) of 3.0 or greater
Knowledge of server-side frameworks such as Express (Node.js), Django, Flask, or Spring Boot.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and deployment pipelines (CI/CD).
Understanding of web security principles (OWASP Top 10) and data protection best practices.
Exposure to containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience with DevOps practices or monitoring tools.
Personal projects, GitHub repositories, or contributions to open-source projects demonstrating practical experience.
Benefits
Paid Internship – Valmont values you
Flexible full-time day shift hours during the summer
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably.
