IT Application Engineer Intern, Investments

The IT Application Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience designing and maintaining applications, supporting data pipelines and integrations, solving technical challenges, and learning how technology enables investment operations. The intern will participate in a collaborative environment that helps refine the skills gained through their academic experiences while learning how technology professionals work at Thrivent.

What You Will Do

Assist with the design, development, enhancement, testing, and maintenance of software applications and data solutions, support development efforts using technologies such as Python, R, Java, SQL, or similar tools, participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, analyze and troubleshoot application, data, and system issues, and maintain technical documentation for applications, processes, and operational procedures.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic performance, exposure to one or more programming languages, foundational knowledge of software development concepts and database design, strong problem-solving and analytical skills, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and strong organizational and time-management skills.

Requirements

• Current Junior pursuing an undergraduate degree in: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), Mathematics, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
• Proven history of strong academic performance (GPA 3.0+ preferred)
• Exposure to one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, R, SQL, or similar technologies
• Foundational knowledge of software development concepts and database design
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in the United States for an indefinite period without sponsorship

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
• Full intern event program including professional development, networking, and social activities
• Exposure to Thrivent leaders, technology teams, and business partners
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects that support the Investments business
• Medical insurance
• Sick and Safe Time
• Paid company holidays
• Other employee benefits