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The Software Engineer Intern position at Elsevier Health offers students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software engineering while contributing to innovative health education technology.
Responsibilities: Interns will learn and use team tools, improve existing code, build new features, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in agile processes to help troubleshoot technical issues.
Skills: Required skills include proficiency in Java and Python, knowledge of relational databases, effective communication, and analytical abilities.
Qualifications: Candidates should be pursuing a degree in computer science or related field with expected graduation by May 2027.
Location: This is a remote position open to various locations in the Eastern and Central Time Zones, with applicants specifically being considered from Pennsylvania, USA.
Compensation: $28 - $30 / Hourly
Are you a current student seeking a valuable internship opportunity in the realm of Software Engineering?
Are you interested in working on cutting-edge health education technology?
About our Team
Elsevier Health applies innovation, facilitates insights, and helps drive more informed decision-making for our customers across global health. We support health providers by providing accessible, trusted evidence-based information; prepare more medical and nursing students with effective tools and resources; provide insights that help clinicians improve patient outcomes; and supports a more personalized and localized healthcare experience. All for the benefit of every patient.
About the Role
This internship is part of the Rising TIDE program. Elsevier created its Rising TIDE internship program to foster inclusion and provide individuals with work experience in the corporate world so that we can develop a pipeline of talent for entry-level individuals for post-graduation opportunities.
We are looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our Nursing Health Education (NHE) LEARN team within the Health Markets division. In this prominent team, you'll receive support to develop your engineering skills through collaboration with our diverse and supportive group. The intern will be part of a large development squad on the high-stakes platform team, which underpins NHE products. The EOLS platform team, through its launch and assessment platform, facilitates NHE product launches and supports students in completing assignments.
Location: This is a remote or home-based role, open to various locations in the Eastern and Central Time Zones.
Program Dates: June 1, 2026- August 7, 2026
Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students expected to graduate by May 2027.
How to Apply: Candidates must submit a resume and demonstrate technical work by including one of the following: a link to a portfolio website or GitHub profile, code samples, or relevant academic or personal projects to be included on their resume or cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Learn the tools and systems used by the team and complete clearly defined tasks.
- Build new features and improve existing code with guidance from the team.
- Work collaboratively with developers and stakeholders to understand goals and workflows.
- Participate in an agile development process, including planning and feedback.
- Help identify and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Document issues and improvements to help strengthen our services.
- Communicate progress clearly and ask for help when needed.
- Validate functionality that is delivered.
Requirements
- Be currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a related field of study with a graduation date of May 2027.
- Demonstrate hands-on development experience in Java and Python.
- Display working knowledge of relational databases such as Oracle, AWS, RDS, or PostgreSQL.
- Familiarity and experience with unit or integration tests for your code are advantageous but not required.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology using Jira is advantageous but not required.
- Familiarity with source control management systems such as GitHub is advantageous but not required.
- Possess effective written and verbal communication skills to document findings and share ideas clearly.
- Exhibit solid analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies.
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
Salary Range
$28/hour for undergraduate students
$30/hour for graduate students
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This position is not eligible for benefits.
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