Empower · 3 hours ago
Summer 2026 Intern- Software Engineer- Technology Modernization
Empower is a leader in financial planning and retirement solutions, committed to helping people achieve financial freedom. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Intern in Software Engineering to support their Technology Modernization initiative, where interns will work on meaningful projects and gain exposure to real business initiatives. The internship provides hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.
Employee BenefitsNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Take ownership of a defined engineering project or feature aligned to a larger, multi-year Technology Modernization initiative, delivering functionality that provides real business value
Contribute to the modernization of legacy applications through full-stack development activities, including analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment
Build and enhance backend and frontend components using technologies such as Java, Python, SpringBoot, and SQL
Support ongoing engineering needs by working on small enhancements, bug fixes, or improvements that may be independent of the primary project but meaningful to the team
Collaborate with an Agile development team through stand-ups, sprint activities, and code reviews while learning modern engineering practices and tools
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a college or university (Bachelor's or Master's program)
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Available for full 10-week program (May 27 – July 31, 2026)
Must reside near or be able to reliably commute to Greenwood Village, CO (in-person internship)
Hands-on experience with software development tools through coursework or projects, especially using: Java, SQL
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT not supported)
Preferred
At least 2 years of academic progress toward a bachelor's degree
Expected to graduate and be available for full-time employment by mid-2027
Experience with Python and SpringBoot preferred
Strong Java programming skills preferred
Preferred majors: Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, or other relevant technical fields
Company
Empower
EMPower is a non-governmental agency for social well being.
Funding
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