The Software Development Intern role provides an entry‑level opportunity to contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software solutions while working under the guidance of experienced engineers and technical leads. In this role, the intern supports assigned development efforts by implementing code, participating in code reviews, contributing to documentation, and assisting with problem analysis and resolution. The position emphasizes professional growth through hands‑on experience with modern development practices, collaborative teamwork, and exposure to Agile and DevSecOps principles, all while supporting technology solutions that further the mission of the Church with purpose, integrity, and accountability.
This is a 40 hour per week internship that is expected to last approximately 4 months. Normal office hours are between 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The offices are located in Riverton, UT. For those living along the Wasatch Front, this position will be in office one day per week, working from home the other 4. For those living out of state, 100% working from home can be accommodated.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may vary by assignment depending on department and need. The Intern receives assignments from supervising staff. The Manager reviews the Intern's work occasionally. The supervisor reviews each assignment as it is completed. The Intern is expected to meet rigid and challenging deadlines, work in harmony with other people, take direction on each assignment, and give full attention to detail. Independence in working, tact, and diplomacy are required. Sound judgment of Church doctrine, history, organization, policy and protocol are also expected.
Qualifications
Programming language experience in any of the following: (Java/J2EE, .NET/C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, or full-stack development
Familiarity with general cloud technologies or AWS, in example - infrastructure as code (server templates, automation templates, policies, etc), or Github actions, cloud formation, Terraform, Azure DevOps, etc.
Familiarity with some aspects of machine learning, in example, AI, machine learning model creation, training, test AWS toolset or Sagemaker
Company
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.