Integration Analyst / Developer Intern

Company: FirstEnergy Corp
Location: Akron
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

About the OpportunityAs a participant in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, you will be cultivating professional skills and performing professional level work at FirstEnergy. Each participant will receive on-the-job training, and challenging assignments to refine skills and round out competencies. Summer Internships with FirstEnergy are full-time opportunities spanning 14 weeks. FirstEnergy offers paid internships to qualified students actively enrolled in accredited university or college.Integration breaks down silos between discrete systems and business units. It allows the business to seek best-in-class solutions for their needs while still functioning as a wholistic enterprise. As an IT Integration Developer intern at FirstEnergy, you will have hands-on experience with the technology used to support our business units at FirstEnergy. You will be given challenging assignments that will have a direct impact on the team's and business' success.Responsibilities of an Integration Analyst / DeveloperThe tools, databases and technologies supported by Software Development interns vary across teams. The following are some of possible technologies and roles an intern could have as an Integration Developer at FirstEnergy:

• Working with the following technologies: webMethods Integration Server, databases (SQL Server, Oracle), Rest and Soap services, sftp file transfers, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Working on a team that develops and supports custom integration solutions across the enterprise
• Learning our ITIL change management process
  • Creating solutions with the complete software development cycle (development, test, deploy, support)
    • Collaborating with other development and security teamsAll IT programming and development interns will have the opportunity to:
      • Work closely with IT developers, IT business analysts, and FirstEnergy business employees to deliver IT solutions that help achieve business goals
      • Receive training in the skill sets needed to meet individualized objectives and development needsApplicant Requirements:
        • Currently enrolled, full time, in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited university/college with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Technology, Information Science or related major
          • Class Standing - Graduating between Fall 2025 and Spring 2027
          • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
          • Must have the ability to work without sponsorship (now or in the future)Preferred Skills/Experience:
            • Basic computer programming skills, as well as completed coursework in one or more robust coding languages (i.e., Java C#, JavaScript, TypeScript)
            • Basic database SQL skills (select, update, insert, delete)
            • Interest and aptitude in software development
              • Declaration of a software development-related track within one of the academic programs listed above highly preferred
                • Familiarity with the use of common code and re-usability concepts
                • Knowledge of webservice technologies such as Rest and Soap services
                • Basic understanding of the software development life cycle from requirements gathering to implementation
                • Ability to write custom scriptsIdeal Candidate:
                  • Highly motivated to work independently and productively and learn quickly
                  • Must be organized and work well with constant priority changes
                  • Proven team player, contributes to team goals, encourages and supports team members
                  • Strong attention to detail
                  • Willingness to undertake assignments involving unfamiliar subjects
                  • Organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet schedules
                  • Ability to work remotely, utilizing virtual technologies
                  • Sound understanding of Microsoft Office line of products, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
                  • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively participate on a team and in remote meetings and conference callsYour Resume Must Include:
                    • Major/Minor/Degree
                    • GPA,
                    • Anticipated graduation dateResume Suggestions: We encourage you to include on your resume courses completed relevant to the position you are applying. Additionally, tell us about school projects where you may have utilized the skills needed for the position. Technology enthusiasts: be sure to describe your tech hobbies and use of technology outside of the classroom on your resume.To Apply:All applicants must create an account on FirstEnergy's Career Opportunities website in order to be eligible and to apply for this position.

Keywords: FirstEnergy Corp, Akron , Integration Analyst / Developer Intern, IT / Software / Systems , Akron, Ohio