Software Developer Intern - Fixed Term

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a Legacy."

Position Summary:

The intern will work with an experienced Data Architect and Senior Software engineer to support implementation and deployment of various solutions Involving data along with creating the maintenance documents. The role will involve data analysis, Data Visualization and testing. This will also include Executing all programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs and LBRE IT’s web applications. Work on systems of small to moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems. This role is for one year fixed term

What you will do as an Intern:

• With guidance from senior team members, design and deliver routine, customized, and ad-hoc reports from systems using query and reporting tools; ensure accuracy of reports.
• Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection.
• With guidance you should be able to analyze the data, find the data issues and understand the relational database systems
• You will work with the LBRE Applications group to develop scripts, code, reports and analysis to support data management function
• You will apply your coding skills to support and enhance LBRE IT’s web applications as needed
• You will document and share what you’ve learned in our wiki and present a summary of your year
• With Guidance you should be able to troubleshoot and solve technical problems along with creating technical document

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply coding experience or quickly learn new languages and tools
• Experience with relational database design and management is required. Experience implementing database applications for Oracle, or SQL Server is highly desirable.
• Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.
• You should be able to work in a team environment and follow the software development methodology followed by the LBRE IT group
• Must have technical computing background in computer systems, server systems (Unix/Linux/Windows) and a general understanding of networking and databases concepts.
• Working knowledge of Python, Unix, Coldfusion, nodejs, javascript, CSS
• Basic knowledge of Reporting tools like Tableau, OBIEE, etc.
• Working understanding of web application technologies (servlets, JSP/JSTL, X/HTML, XML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax) and web application framework. Must be particularly adept at quickly learning new scripting and programming languages.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Organized, with an ability to prioritize time-sensitive assignments.
• Energetic, Creative, Curious and Flexible.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated success in time management with the ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Creating and maintaining documentation in collaborative web-based technology: Google Docs, Sharepoint, Google Sheets, etc.

* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with any disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and, where applicable, driving record.