Intern/Coop- Software Development at Shawmut Design and Construction – Boston, Massachusetts
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Intern/Coop- Software Development
US-MA-Boston
Job ID: 2026-6685
Type: Intern/Co-op
# of Openings: 1
Category: Information Technology
Boston
Overview
The Development Intern will support Shawmut’s IT team by assisting with software development initiatives that enhance internal tools, improve business processes, and support digital transformation efforts. This internship is a hands-on opportunity for a student interested in software engineering, application development, and technology-driven solutions within a dynamic construction management environment. This is a hybrid role in our Boston, MA office.At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 85 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 11 offices nationwide.If you decide to join Shawmut as a full -time employee in the future you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions.
Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying internal applications and tools.
Support enhancements and maintenance for existing systems, including debugging and troubleshooting.
Work with IT team members to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development best practices.
Document processes, technical specifications, and user guides as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
Help with data integration activities, reporting, and automation initiatives.
Qualifications
Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C#, JavaScript, or SQL.
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.