IT Systems Developer Internship - Summer 2027

Schwan's Company
Hopkins, Minnesota, United StatesPosted Sep 23, 2026
Software EngineeringSummer 2027

About the role

SYSTEMS DEVELOPER INTERN - SUMMER 2027

Hopkins, MN or Marshall, MN

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com [https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.schwanscompany.com&esheet=52103379&newsitemid=20191001005396&lan=en-US&anchor=www.schwanscompany.com&index=8&md5=d1ab6070c75680947e1c6be36c4fad2d].

Your Internship Experience

  • Dynamic 12-Week Internship (May 24 – August 13, 2027): Dive into a hands-on

experience with real-world projects that align with your studies and make a real impact.

  • Take Charge of Strategic Projects: Own exciting, high-stakes initiatives with

direct relevance to your coursework and gain invaluable experience that goes beyond the classroom.

  • Exclusive Access to Leadership: Engage with company executives and senior

leaders through frequent interactions that offer unique insights and career inspiration.

  • A Culture of Care: Join a company that prioritizes your health, safety, and

well-being, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

  • Guidance from Industry Experts: Receive guidance from skilled, genuine, and

good-natured team members who are invested in your success.

  • Pathway to a Thriving Career: Build your future with a leading food company

where internships often pave the way to full-time roles after graduation.

Your Impact

  • Development & Modification: Create or modify software programs, covering

design, coding, configuration, testing, installation, and technical support.

  • Support & Troubleshooting: Maintain and troubleshoot existing systems,

identifying and resolving issues within software processes.

  • Customer & Problem Support: Provide problem-solving solutions for both

customers and internal systems, including routine and on-call production support.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with project managers and process leads to

discuss development requests and SAP project requirements.

  • Solutions & Evaluation: Assess business and system opportunities,

recommending improvements and implementing complex solutions when needed.

  • Planning & Estimating: Provide estimates and planning for development tasks,

ensuring clear project timelines and objectives.

  • Testing & Debugging: Perform testing and debugging of programs to ensure they

meet project specifications and function smoothly.

  • Documentation: Create and update technical documentation for software

projects, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

  • System Integration: Assist in integrating new software modules into existing

systems, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.

What You Bring

  • Education: Current enrollment in bachelor’s Data Science, Computer Science,

Math, Statistics, or related degree program with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028. GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
  • Understanding of data warehousing and data engineering principals
  • Interest in developing dashboards/reports/visualizations
  • Desire to learn how to utilize Microsoft Fabric
  • Critical thinking/problem solving
  • Strong communication skills, able to present data insights clearly to

various audiences.

  • Team player, comfortable collaborating with others to achieve shared goals

Qualifications

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