Web Developer Internship
Description:
Job Description
About the Internship
WebFX is seeking an intern for our web development team! Our ideal candidate is either a current college student or a recent college grad, with a history of strong academics, and an interest in pursuing a career in web development. Classroom-level coding skills are expected, but no experience is required - as an intern, you're here to start building that experience!
Internship Logistics: What to Know
This is an in-person internship, based at our riverside campus in Harrisburg, PA
This internship is flexible with hours and days - we will work with our interns to determine a schedule that is a mutual fit
Interns will enjoy their own work space and tech set-up at our office, along with the ability to wear jeans/casual dress to work each day
The Qualifications: Who You Are
Education
A Bachelor's Degree: Either in Progress or Completed
All Majors Welcome!
GPA: 3.4 or above
Suggested Experience and Skills
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of at least one open-source CMS platform (for example, Wordpress, etc)
Familiarity with both object-oriented and procedural programming methodologies
Familiarity with PHP/MySQL
Knowledge of IDEs, such as Eclipse
Eagerness to learn and be trained!
Qualities and Traits
You're passionate about web/software development - you even find yourself spending your free time tinkering and learning new technologies!
You're professional, dependable, and self-motivated
You take pride in your work and always strive for high-quality results
You work with urgency and enjoy getting things done
You're proactive when it comes to solving problems
You're a lifelong learner, and are always looking to stretch and grow your skills
You love thinking both creatively and analytically, and love using data to make decisions
The Internship Responsibilities: What You'll Learn to Do
Under the guidance of senior-level mentors, interns in this position can expect to:
Work alongside our full-time web developers to assist them in various client projects and assignments
Program, implement, test, and support a variety of web-based projects using the LAMP solution stack of software
Perform debugging and problem-solving across a wide variety of open-source platforms (Wordpress, etc)
Troubleshoot web browser issues
Gain practice in explaining technical ideas and designs to peers and management
The Benefits: What You'll Get
Comprehensive Training and Hands-On Industry Experience
World-class on-the-job training from our team of web developers and industry experts
The chance to learn and practice cutting-edge web development tools and techniques in a real-world environment at a top-ranked agency
Career Development Support and Potential for Growth
Hands-on coaching and individualized mentorship with managers to support learning and development
Letters of recommendation are provided
We are always open to considering interns for potential full-time roles after graduation as well!
Compensation
$22/hourMeet WebFX: Who We Are
Hi there! We're WebFX, a full-service digital marketing agency based in the US. We've been 10x named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania, and we'd love to meet you! We are a fast-growing company that has doubled in size over the past 5 years, with talented team members now based around the globe (and representing 18+ different countries!). While we are growing at a rapid rate, we are committed to growing strategically and sustainably, and that starts with growing our team of the #BestCoworkers - that’s where you come in!
We're looking for people to join our mission to provide world-class digital marketing solutions to mid-size businesses around the world. We are passionate about what we do, we’re committed to driving business growth for our clients, and we’re on the hunt for people just like you, who take pride in their work and want to be part of a company that does too.
Why Choose WebFX?
Vibrant Company Culture: We've been named the Best Place To Work in Pennsylvania 10 times
Individual and Company Growth: Merit-based promotions with a clear progression path. WebFX grew 250% over the past 3 years, and we promote almost exclusively internally
Training and Development: Entry-level roles, comprehensive training, ongoing learning programs, and the chance to learn from some of the best in the business
Flexible Schedule: Start your day between 8-10 am - when you do your best work
Insurance Coverage: Health, vision, dental, and supplemental insurance with multiple plans and options to choose from, including HSA and FSA options with contribution matching
100% Company 401k Matching: Up to 4%
Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, new parent support (and paw-ternity leave!)
Tech and Equipment: All technology & equipment provided - every FXer receives a tech set-up valued at ~$1500, plus a personal desk fund for any extra touches you want to add to your space!
Health & Wellness: 24/7 on-site gym and an employee wellness program including a free FitBit, fitness challenges, and a Headspace account
Office Perks: Complimentary coffee service by our on-site barista, tea bar, pet-friendly office spaces, casual dress code, surprise catered meals, and more
Opportunities to Give Back: On top of charitable donation matching and local volunteer opportunities, our #FXBuilds program has positively impacted over 15,000 people around the world - and every individual FXer's work directly contributes
...And So Much More! Home buyer program, profit sharing, personal desk fund, green commute benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a passionate, driven team where we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work that makes a real-world impact for our clients
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*You don't need to apply more than once even if you're interested in multiple positions - you can simply let us know! We consider all open roles when reviewing resumes and applications!
WebFX is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing and fostering an inclusive environment where all people, including women, minorities, LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented groups are supported, respected, and encouraged to excel within STEM careers. Our goal as an organization is to empower our team to achieve their personal best, bring people together, and provide equal opportunity to do so regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical ability or disability, or political affiliation. You can learn more on our website here!