Application Development Specialist Internships
Application development specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience building and maintaining software applications, mentorship from working engineers and developers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Chemicals & Materials, Technology & Software, and Electronics & Hardware, with Shure, Ryan, and IFF among the employers posting roles now.
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Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Assist the Applications Development Group in enhancing and supporting Encore applications. You will be handed extending and upgrading the existing web-based code, evaluating database query improvements, upgrading web and mobile applications, and writing new reports and database queries. This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of a Senior Developer, you will design, develop, and test system features using Encore’s software development methodology.
- Working with the Project Management Office, you will evaluate and document feature requests, and bug fixes, and build a plan for project delivery, with the ultimate goal of user acceptance.
- Working with the Application Services team you will package and release your system changes as required by our Environment Change Management process.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in process
- Experience programming with C# or VB.Net
- Experience programming with ASP.Net and client/server architecture desired
- Experience working with JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, and frameworks
- Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment
- The ability to work in an agile and creative environment
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Highly motivated individual with a passion for customer service, follow-through, and learning
Competencies
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
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Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview
Assist the Applications Development Group in enhancing and supporting Encore applications. You will be handed extending and upgrading the existing web-based code, evaluating database query improvements, upgrading web and mobile applications, and writing new reports and database queries. This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Working under the supervision of a Senior Developer, you will design, develop, and test system features using Encore’s software development methodology.
- Working with the Project Management Office, you will evaluate and document feature requests, and bug fixes, and build a plan for project delivery, with the ultimate goal of user acceptance.
- Working with the Application Services team you will package and release your system changes as required by our Environment Change Management process.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in process
- Experience programming with C# or VB.Net
- Experience programming with ASP.Net and client/server architecture desired
- Experience working with JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, and frameworks
- Experience writing T-SQL syntax in a Microsoft SQL Server environment
- The ability to work in an agile and creative environment
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Highly motivated individual with a passion for customer service, follow-through, and learning
Competencies
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Application Development Specialist Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
Tips for Your Application Development Specialist Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August. Smaller companies and co-op programs recruit closer to start dates, so openings appear throughout the year. Check listings consistently from early fall onward so you catch structured programs before they close and rolling openings as they post.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for application development specialist interns expect limited work history and weigh project work instead. Publish two or three complete projects on a public code repository, document what each one does, the languages and frameworks you used, and what problem it solves. A linked portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate your skills against.
Combine campus fairs with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured intern programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud before applying
Application development specialist intern interviews typically include a coding screen covering data structures and algorithms. Practice solving problems out loud, explaining your reasoning as you work, since interviewers weigh how you think as much as whether you reach the correct answer. Repeating this process before your first real screen makes the format feel familiar under pressure.
Target structured intern programs at larger employers
Many large technology and software companies run formal rotational or cohort-based intern programs built to train people new to application development. These programs offer structured mentorship, defined project tracks, and clearer paths to return offers. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 13% of the application development specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot actually take. Filtering first saves time and keeps your applications focused on openings that fit your situation.
Application Development Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an application development specialist internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A linked code portfolio or GitHub repository gives recruiters something concrete to assess your technical skills. Apply directly to companies posting openings and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an application development specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions happen so you can ask the right questions early. Position yourself well without counting on it as a certainty.
When should I apply for application development specialist internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often opening applications in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both early structured programs and rolling opportunities as they open.
Are application development specialist internships paid?
Most professional application development specialist internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so there is no single standard. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, which makes filtering by role type and reviewing each posting directly the most reliable way to understand what a specific opportunity offers.
What should an application development specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the languages, frameworks, and tools you used, and link to the code on a public repository so reviewers can see your work directly. Add relevant coursework, any technical certifications, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote application development specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 88% of the application development specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you have decided what works for you, and filter by work type to see those roles right away.
Can international students get application development specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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