2025 Summer Intern: Software Engineer

Company Overview Spectrum is the nation’s fastest-growing mobile provider and leading internet provider. Our tech teams create, develop, and operate leading connectivity products serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We connect people to what’s next. This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days). At a Glance You’re a motivated rising senior with a 3.0 GPA or higher seeking a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas listed below from an accredited college or university: Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering This is a learning-intensive program designed to give you essential business insights and hands-on experience in your field of choice. It’s a full-time, 10-week commitment from May 28, 2025, through August 1, 2025. Benefits include professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and mentorship. The Spectrum Internship Experience You have clear aspirations and are seeking a summer internship program that will help you meet them. Find it at Spectrum, named one of the 2023 Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States by WayUp and Yello. Our internships are designed to provide: Opportunities to gain new skills and elevate the ones you already have, all in a robust and forward-thinking business setting. First-rate, hands-on experience in the telecommunications industry. Opportunities to connect you with people who can give you a better understanding of the industry and help you accomplish real goals you can add to your résumé, this includes assigning you a formal mentor and interactions with senior executives. What you can expect in this role As a Spectrum Intern, you’ll be essential to two teams — your respective department and your Intern peer group. Department and team-focused projects account for about 80% of your schedule. You’ll spend the other 20% on professional development sessions and networking activities, including the Kickoff Conference on May 28, webinars, community service, cross-functional project, and final presentations. As an intern focused on Web Services development using Spring and Spring Boot, you will gain hands-on experience in building and maintaining robust and scalable web applications. This position will provide you with the opportunity to work on real-world projects, learn from experienced developers, and contribute to the development of enterprise-level solutions. Internship responsibilities may include: Assist in Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and objectives. Participate in meetings to gather and analyze user needs and translate them into technical specifications. Web Service Development: Develop and maintain RESTful web services using Spring and Spring Boot frameworks. Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards. Implement CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations and other functionalities as required. Integration and Testing: Assist in integrating web services with front-end applications, databases, and third-party APIs. Write unit and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the developed web services. Participate in code reviews and debugging sessions to identify and fix issues. Database Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and perform database operations using JPA/Hibernate. Assist in designing database schemas and writing efficient SQL queries. API Documentation: Create and maintain API documentation using tools like Swagger or OpenAPI. Ensure that documentation is clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date for developers and users. Performance Optimization: Monitor and analyze the performance of web services and suggest improvements.Optimize code and database queries to enhance the performance and scalability of the applications. Security Implementation: Assist in implementing security best practices to protect web services from common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting). Work with authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT) to secure API endpoints. Continuous Learning and Collaboration: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in Spring, Spring Boot, and related technologies. Collaborate with team members through pair programming, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Documentation and Reporting: Document development processes, code changes, and project progress. Generate reports and provide updates to supervisors and stakeholders. Here’s what it takes to get started Required qualifications Must be enrolled in an accredited College or University graduating with a bachelor’s degree between December 2025 - May 2026 Must have at least a 3.0 GPA or greater in current program Ability to travel locally to Spectrum Intern development events and activities throughout the program Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for Charter Sponsorship Preferred qualifications OOP Java/Scala/Go Javascript Basic understanding of Java programming language and object-oriented programming principles Familiarity with Spring Framework and Spring Boot is a plus Knowledge of RESTful web services and API development Experience with relational databases and SQL Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools Ability to work in a team environment Oral and written skills Organizational skills Problem solving abilities Proficient in Software including Adobe, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word GGN100 2024-39758 2024 Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits (https://jobs.spectrum.com/compensation-and-benefits) package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of more than 100,000 individuals working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?vmYw1ejL2jZ8) Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture. (https://jobs.spectrum.com/inclusiveworkplace/)