Software Development Intern at Red Aspen – Meridian, Idaho

About Us
Red Aspen is a beauty and cosmetics social-selling company dedicated to inspiring women to stand up, stand out, and stand together. We create high-quality, innovative products—including lashes, nail dashes, skincare, and cosmetics—while providing the tools, resources, and community that empower our brand ambassadors to build their own businesses.

As the team behind the brand, we are committed to fostering their success through innovation, education, and unwavering support. Proudly female-founded, we are guided by our core values—curious, courageous, fulfilled, and playful—cultivating an environment where creativity thrives, challenges are embraced, and success is shared.

Job Purpose

Red Aspen is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Software Developer Intern to join our eCommerce team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with ecommerce platforms, web development, and IT operations by working closely with our Shopify Developer. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to innovative projects that support our growing online presence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, maintenance, and enhancement of our ecommerce website under the guidance of the Shopify Developer.
• Support the execution of complex customizations and integrations, helping connect Shopify and various third-party applications, APIs, and services.
• Participate in performance audits of the website, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations to improve site speed, responsiveness, and conversion rates
• Collaborate with designers to translate visual concepts into functional, mobile-responsive pages on Shopify that align with brand aesthetics.
• Research industry trends and keep up-to-date with the latest Shopify development practices, tools, and frameworks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest in web development, ecommerce platforms, or IT systems, with a willingness to learn Shopify
• Nice to have: experience with NodeJS, typescript, AWS Lambda, and React
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a proactive and curious approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A continuous learning mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment
• Must have a love for tacos or sushi!