Application Developer Internship

The Tools and Automation team is responsible for custom software development, unique automation of workflows and purchased tools that continuously manage and monitor our C Spire fiber, wireless, IP, and broadband telecommunications networks.  During this internship you will gain exposure to industry leading equipment from Alcatel Lucent, Nokia, Fujitsu, Calix, Cisco and other telecommunication hardware manufactures.  You will be exposed to the full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).  Work with a team of seasoned developers to learn and utilize your talents modifying and creating applications.  You will get to work in a full dot net environment using HTML, JavaScript, Java, C#, JSP, ASP.Net, AJAX, JSON, Bootstrap) as well as databases like Microsoft SQL, and Oracle. 

“Customer Inspired” isn’t our slogan — it’s our driving force, and not everybody is built for it. While we all bring our own strengths and skillsets to the table, there are some traits every C Spire Team Member needs to have:

• A relentless obsession to be the best in our industry
• A winner mentality determined to outsmart and outdo competitors
• A single-minded commitment to unbeatable customer experiences
• An unapologetic passion for innovation and technology
• An uncompromising drive toward continuous improvement
• A steadfast devotion to doing the right thing the right way
• A deep-seated dedication to accountability and ownership

• Responsible for providing support to designated department.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Perform and complete assignments given by Manager in assigned department.
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Communicate in written and oral formats both inter-departmentally and intra-departmentally.
• Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Interact with other interns in the summer internship program.

• REQUIRED
  • Must be actively enrolled and in good standing at an accredited college or university.
  • Must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours in computer technology.
  • A strong interest in networking, infrastructure, software development or a related field.
  • Must have completed programming class using a language like C, C#, Visual Basic, Java, or Python.
  • Must have housing in metro Jackson MS area.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Interns must be able to adapt and perform in a rapidly changing work environment. Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen.
 
Note: This is a brief description of the Internship responsibilities and is not limited to those described herein.  Management retains the right to add, delete or modify any of these responsibilities at any time during employment.