Summer Intern: Application Development Analyst

Application Development Intern

Independence Blue Cross

Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - together with its subsidiaries - is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.

At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We're dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com. We're revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!

About The Department:

The BTS FOS & Member Enrollment Department plays a key role in developing and supporting technology solutions that help deliver seamless experiences for members and business partners. The team works closely with stakeholders across the organization to design, enhance, and maintain applications that support member enrollment processes, improve operational efficiency, and drive innovation. Through collaboration, problem-solving, and technology-driven solutions, the department helps ensure reliable systems that support the company's strategic goals and commitment to exceptional service.

Job Description:

The application developer intern role responsibilities are to participate as a member of an Agile Scrum team, attending daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. During the internship, the intern may help develop, support, and maintain web applications using Angular and .Net technologies.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Write SQL Server queries and database code
• Support systems integration using Message Queues (MQ) and web service technologies
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, QA engineers, and product owners to understand requirements and implement solutions
• Create technical documentation, unit tests.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot application defects and assist with testing and production support activities.
• Design, build, and support RESTful APIs and web services using .NET technologies (.NET 10/C#).

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts
• Familiarity with C# and .NET development
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Current Junior, Senior, or Recent grad up to one year

GPA Requirement:

• 3.0+ or higher

Program Dates

Program Start Date: June 1, 2027

Program Completion Date: August 6, 2027

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (37.5 hours per week)

Location

1901 Market Street, Philadelphia 19103

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.

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