Application Development Summer Associate

Application Development Summer Associate

Company Overview

Established in 1929, Heinen’s is a leading, family-owned grocery retailer known for its premium-quality products and outstanding customer service. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Heinen’s operates 24 locations – 19 in the Cleveland, Ohio area and 5 in the Chicago, Illinois market – supported by two distribution warehouses, a food production facility, and a corporate office located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.

Our culture is rooted in an associate-first philosophy, placing a strong emphasis on the well-being, development, and quality of life of every team member. We offer competitive compensation, professional development and leadership training programs, paid time off, and flexible scheduling designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Heinen’s Summer Associate Competencies

As a Summer Associate at Heinen’s, you’ll be successful by bringing a collaborative mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to learn. This role is best suited for individuals who demonstrate the following core competencies:

• Action Oriented: Embraces new opportunities and challenges with energy, urgency, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with others and builds strong partnerships to achieve shared goals.
• Self-Development: Seeks opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges through formal and informal development.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, thoughtful communication tailored to different audiences.
• Plans and Aligns: Prioritizes and organizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Job Summary

The Application Development Summer Associate will support the Application Development team on active and upcoming initiatives that impact the business. This hands-on role provides exposure to the full application development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, analysis, development, automation, and documentation. By the end of the summer, the associate will have a strong foundational understanding of how a collaborative development team operates in a real-world business environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform data comparison and analysis to support application enhancements and business decisions.
• Partner with team members to gather business requirements and translate them into clear technical requirements.
• Research and evaluate market-based software solutions versus in-house development options; present findings and recommendations.
• Support the use of automation tools to streamline, optimize, and document workflows.
• Assist in coding, testing, and documenting new features and enhancements to existing applications based on technical specifications.
• Contribute to process documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Complete additional projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or part of a technology training program or bootcamp.
• Foundational understanding of programming concepts; exposure to .NET is preferred.
• Familiarity with source control concepts and code documentation best practices.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Visio.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Energetic, curious, and eager to learn while contributing in a collaborative team environment.
• Reliable transportation required.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Location: Warrensville Heights, OH (Corporate Office)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (40 hours per week)
• Hybrid Schedule: Requiring three (3) days in the office and two (2) days working from home.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Heinen’s, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.