About the role#
The Enterprise Software Solutions team supports the business applications and services that keep the laboratory running. We are looking for an undergraduate intern to assist with application development, systems analysis, and operational support. You will work alongside technical and business professionals on projects that improve internal processes, data accessibility, and user experience.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and document business applications and system enhancements.
- Analyze business requirements and user needs to identify solutions.
- Build and maintain scripts, reports, dashboards, and integrations.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
- Collect, validate, and analyze data to support operational decision-making.
- Troubleshoot application and data issues while documenting your findings.
- Create and update technical documentation, user guides, and knowledge-base materials.
- Collaborate with product owners, developers, system administrators, and end users.
- Participate in team meetings and Agile ceremonies.
- Identify opportunities to automate tasks and improve system reliability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a sophomore, junior, or senior in a bachelor’s degree program for computer science, information systems, software engineering, data science, or a related field.
- Coursework or experience in application development, enterprise data, or artificial intelligence.
- Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, or SQL.
- Familiarity with version control, testing, debugging, and documentation.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Preferred: Experience with data analysis, reporting tools, or relational databases.
- Preferred: Exposure to enterprise applications, business process automation, cloud platforms, or APIs.
- Preferred: Understanding of large language models, machine learning, or responsible AI practices.
Location & details#
- This is a remote position.
- The role is part-time, typically 20 hours per week, with the possibility of increased hours during academic breaks.
- Remote interns are expected to participate on camera during meetings.
- Appointment duration is based on organizational needs and your academic schedule.
About Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory is a science and engineering research facility located in Lemont, Illinois. Founded in 1946, it operates under the U.S. Department of Energy. The laboratory employs over 5,000 people and manages an annual budget of approximately $1 billion. Its work spans energy, technology, and national security research.
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