Embark Software Engineering Intern - S
H&R Block · KANSAS CITY, MO, US
About this role
## About the Role Turn your classroom learning into real-world impact with H&R Block’s **Embark 2027 Summer Internship Program** (11-week, paid). This role is open to students studying **Computer Science** and **Software Engineering**. **Dates:** May 17, 2027 – July 30, 2027 **Location:** Corporate headquarters in downtown **Kansas City** (Power & Light District) ## Program Highlights - **$25/hour** compensation - **Paid PTO** during H&R Block’s annual **Reboot Week** (June 28 – July 2) - **Housing stipend** for students whose permanent address is more than 50 miles from the KC metro - Onsite amenities including **Starbucks**, company dining hall, **free fitness center**, and **free parking** ## What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) Under the guidance of a leader, responsibilities may include: - Research, gather, and organize data for special projects or reports - Collaborate with **QA**, **User Experience**, and other teams to align on requirements and approach - Write, test, debug, and maintain code supporting real products and customer experiences - Investigate technical problems and collaborate to identify and implement solutions - Participate in **Agile** activities (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and ceremonies) - Participate in **code reviews** and incorporate feedback to improve code quality - Learn existing applications, systems, architecture, and development practices while contributing to an established codebase - Design, develop, and maintain software components supporting H&R Block business applications - Use tools, languages, coding standards, and best practices to build new features and maintain year-over-year functionality ## Mentorship & Workshops You’ll receive significant guidance and mentoring, plus opportunities to work independently. Throughout the internship, you’ll also participate in workshops and events aligned to four program pillars: - **Professional Development** - **Giveback** (Make Every Block Better community service events) - **Networking** (meet executives, lunch with directors/VPs, mentor time) - **Connected Culture** (team-building events and fun activities) ## Required Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent - Pursuing a degree in **Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Science, Software Engineering**, or similar - **GPA of 3.0+** - Ability to work as part of a diverse team and independently - Highly motivated, organized, reliable, and detail-oriented - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Quick learner; comfortable with new computer-based programs and databases - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment - No previous work experience necessary ## Preferred Qualifications - Foundational knowledge of software development concepts, **OOP**, and the **SDLC** - Exposure to programming languages such as **C#, .NET, Python, Java, JavaScript**, or similar - Familiarity with cloud technologies and development environments, especially **Microsoft Azure** - Exposure to web services, **APIs**, microservices, event-driven architecture, or cloud-native development - Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., **SQL Server**, **Cosmos DB**) - Interest in mobile application development - Familiarity with source control and collaboration tools such as **Git** and **Azure DevOps** - Interest in **AI-first software engineering** and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools - Exposure to or interest in **Generative AI**, LLMs, mac
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