Software Engineer Intern

October 11, 2024
$25 / hour

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Job Description

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor’s Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

About The Role

Dow Jones is seeking a creative and motivated Software Engineer Intern to join their team. As a member of the Dow Jones Development team, you’ll gain hands-on experience, bringing their sites and products to new levels of user engagement and technology optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers across other Dow Jones products to leverage shared technology
• Understand and improve standards of code development for shared applications and services
• Learn about new technologies and present their pros and cons in terms of business value, scalability, maintainability, and project delivery performance
• Analyze complex technological problems and present solutions
• Dig into product requirements to discover desired goals and make informed decisions on technical approaches
• Prioritize and manage work, adhering to project timelines in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment

Requirements:

• Completed at least two years towards your Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with Javascript and javascript frameworks (React, node.js, next.js, etc.)
• Understanding of capabilities with HTML5 and DOM manipulation
• CSS knowledge: Grid, Flexbox, Media Queries
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and tools
• Exposure to Docker, AWS or other cloud or container based application deployment (a plus)

Internship Dates: June 9, 2025 – August 15, 2025 (You must be available to work during this period)

Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)