Software Engineering Associate Intern

Job Description

About Ace Hardware Corporation

Ace Hardware Corporation is a retailer of hardware, home improvement, and outdoor living products. The company operates over 5,000 stores in the United States and around the world. Ace is committed to its values of Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork. These values are reflected in the company’s commitment to its employees, retailers, and the Ace brand.

Software Engineering Associate Internship

This internship program offers real-world experience in a hands-on environment. You’ll be involved in day-to-day projects and responsibilities, contributing to your career objectives.

Here’s what you’ll gain:

• Practical experience in your assigned department/function with projects, responsibilities, accountabilities, and deadlines.
• Collaboration with other interns on a Capstone project, presenting your findings and recommendations to Ace’s leadership.
• Q&A session with Ace’s CEO and senior leadership team.
• Resume Workshop to prepare for future opportunities.
• Volunteer opportunities through the Ace Hardware Foundation.
• Team-building activities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, modify, develop, write, and implement software programming applications and components.
• Support and maintain software applications and components.
• Work from written specifications and pre-established guidelines.
• Maintain documentation of application processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize established development tools: SAP, Visual Studio, TFS, C#.NET, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, AJAX, XML, Xamarin, SOLR, SQL, Python.
• Read and understand business and functional requirements.
• Design, code, and test new business applications across various verticals (Merchandising, Retail Support, Finance, etc.).
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing action plans, and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
• Troubleshoot production incidents and recover production systems.
• Create technical specifications and test plans.
• Create new and extend existing operational documentation.

Skills Requirements:

• Pursuing a technology-oriented bachelor’s degree: Computer Science or related field.
• Senior year of college: Graduating December 2025 or May 2026.
• Strong academic record.
• Passion for technology and a desire to focus on IT end-user satisfaction.
• CompTIA’s A+ certification and experience with Lenovo hardware (a plus).
• Ability to work hands-on with PC hardware: installation, lifting, labeling, etc.
• Ability to be physically active and lift at least 30 lbs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and ability to learn quickly in high-pressure environments.
• Ambitious self-starter who can contribute as an effective team member.
• Takes ownership and accountability of projects and responsibilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated motivation and initiative to succeed.
• Knowledge and interest in Ace Hardware Corporation.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 12 weeks.
• Willingness and ability to give presentations to colleagues, managers, and directors.