Software Developer Intern

## About the Role: IT has a track record of success with interns across their various teams, all who have the ability to directly contribute to the success of the department. Interns apply knowledge gained in the classroom to develop relevant professional experience while creating meaningful relationships. We look for highly motivated individuals who are proactive, eager to learn and ready to contribute. Software Developers work collaboratively to build and deliver quality software for our clients in a continuous learning, agile/lean environment. Software Developer interns will be exposed to software development, working in community, focused on software craftsmanship and adding value to the Baird business. This is a hybrid internship, working three days per week in our downtown Milwaukee, WI office or downtown Madison, WI office and two days remote. The intern must be able to work full time during the summer, 37.5-40 hours per week, and work part time during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per week. We are seeking a local student who can start in June 2027. ## The Impact You’ll Make: - Assist with the development and build of new and existing solutions using a variety of technologies (full .NET stack, HTML with various JavaScript frameworks) - Support testing, documenting code and implementing product features - Actively participate in daily stand-ups, business owner demos and team retrospectives - Collaborate and pair effectively with experienced software developers - Experience Baird’s collaborative culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives through teamwork and a strong sense of partnership by shadowing and mentorship from experienced team members and leaders ## What You’ll Bring to Baird: - Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information systems or related degree - Anticipated graduation date of May 2028 or later - Previous experience or exposure to one or more of the following technologies: VB.NET, C#, SQL Server, WCF Service, Java, Object-Oriented Design. Experience with software development preferred - Passion for writing software and learning the latest software development techniques - Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and object-oriented software design - Experience or completed coursework in Python, SQL, data visualization or related analytical tools is preferred - Possess a natural curiosity in understanding the application of technology to solve business problems - Organizational excellence, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities, demonstrate strong attention to detail and ensure high-quality and on-time delivery - Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to connect clearly and professionally with clients and associates and communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical personnel - High level of motivation, proactivity and strategic thinking, with a strong commitment to learning and contributing effectively