Web Application Development Intern

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Web Application Development Intern

Company: University of Massachusetts Medical School


Description: Overview:GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:UMass Medical School’s Information Technology Innovation Internship program is designed to provide exceptional opportunities for talented students and to strengthen UMMS’ technology ecosystem through the innovative ideas and infectious energy of the interns. The IT Intern will get an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of dedicated individuals committed to delivering forward thinking solutions with a focus on continuous improvement and advancing the health and well-being of the people in Massachusetts and the world through ground-breaking development in education, research and health care delivery.It’s an exciting time to be at UMass Medical School! U.S. News & World Report ranks UMass Medical School 12th in the country for primary care, and this internship will provide a unique opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills in an elite academic and research institution that is among the most affordable in the country. Responsibilities:MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize innovative ideas and approaches to assist in the development of working models to serve the needs of our faculty, students and researchers
• Complete a project from start to finish and write-up and present the work product to the UMass community
• Participate in team projects
• Conduct online research
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a currently enrolled student in a higher education institution or recent graduate
• Solid analytical and communication skills
• Attention to detail with the ability to collect and record information from a wide variety of sources
• Must be reliable and able to set consistent work hours
• Proven interest in IT and passion in furthering the mission of UMMS
• Must have above average academic performance

Additional Information:Web Application Development InternInformation Technology at The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School has a unique opportunity for a Web Application Development Intern to join us in improving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through enhancements to an internal web application.The Information Technology – Research Technology team is looking for a creative and motivated individual who is passionate about software development to:

• Gain real-world experience with front-end and back-end API development using the latest web development frameworks and serverless cloud technologies.
• Follow the Agile methodology to continuously deliver value through your contributions.
• Actively seek opportunities for improvement and suggest changes to enhance the application’s functionality and appearance.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving issues that are reported by application users.
• Ensure quality control through unit testing and debugging software for accuracy, completeness, and system integrity.
• Create documentation that ensures your contributions to the web application are sustainable by the department after the internship.

Together, we’ll understand and prioritize feature requests for an internal web application. As a Web Application Development Intern, you’ll contribute to a project and make a difference at University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School.Creative contributors apply! You’ll work with an IT Research Technology team passionate about emerging technologies and best practices in web application and cloud technology.PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience with API development frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Flask, Django)
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Outstanding listener with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and commitments.
• A developing understanding of current trends and best practices in web application development
• Demonstrated ability to build positive and productive professional relationships
• Possesses positive attitude and creativity
• Willingness to be innovative, flexible, engaging and empowered throughout the delivery cycle.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:This is paid internship positionDuration: 6 months with possibility for extension up to 12 monthsHours: 20-40Major: We will consider all majors

Salary:

Location: Worcester, MA

Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:08:09 GMT


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