Summer Intern - Software Developer

A&F IT is looking to hire a highly motivated Software Developer Intern to join its Business Applications Bureau to on its tax processing system, GeniSys. This intern will work during the summer months, from May through August.

Position Summary:

The intern will work on the GeniSys development team alongside other developers and QA analysts. The intern will report to one of the development leads on the project to help implement innovative and high-quality solutions within the tax platform.

Responsibilities included:

• Develop high-quality software in VB.Net
• Develop and analyze database queries in SQL server
• Analyze code and component dependencies in a configuration-based environment
• Understand process design and technical requirements documentation
• Evaluate and build data for test, define issues, and make recommendations
• Perform other duties as assigned

The intern will gain experience in working as an individual or as part of dynamic team to design and develop software solutions that fits business needs.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of VB.Net and SQL Server
• Highly energetic, enthusiastic and confident self-starter
• Detail oriented and capable of independently tracking and following up on commitments
• Excellent verbal, analytical and written communications skills
• Ability to take responsibility and function under minimal supervision
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Knowledge and use of video conferencing software (such as MS Teams, Zoom, WebEx)

This position is assigned to A&F IT's offices at MITC, 200 Arlington Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Currently, this position will require in-person and virtual presence, as assigned by the supervisor. The offices at MITC are MBTA accessible.

An external candidate recommended for a position with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Please see Preferred Qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Executive Order #595: As a condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious belief may make a request for exemption.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.