Software Development Intern

As a Software Development Intern at Delta Dental of Iowa, you will work alongside a dynamic web development team to design, build, and enhance web applications that improve the experience for our internal users. This hands-on role offers an immersive learning experience, giving you the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to real-world projects; troubleshoot and solve technical challenges; and apply modern web technologies to support business goals.

You will gain meaningful experience in a collaborative environment where your work will have visible impact and help shape the future of our digital tools.

Seeking candidates available to start May 18, 2026 to work full time during the summer. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This hybrid position is located in Johnston, Iowa.

Learn why Tessa enjoyed being an intern at Delta Dental.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how to use web technologies to develop, enhance, and maintain new and existing applications.  
• Apply project methodologies by attending team meetings, shadowing senior team members, studying documentation, working on assigned tasks, engaging with team members daily, and frequently asking questions.
• Assist with testing of code changes by helping create test cases, running tests, developing automation, debugging issues, documenting test results, improving existing test cases to enhance effectiveness, and learning best practices.  
• Understand and apply front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as back-end technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
• Learn how to commit, review, merge, and push code using version control services such as Bitbucket, SourceTree, and Git.
• Diagnose code bugs in Java applications and refactor code to improve performance, efficiency, and readability.
• Ensure UI/UX consistency across various platforms, environments, and browsers.
• Understand application build tools and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) such as IntelliJ IDEA and Gradle.
• Assist the Technology team by reviewing projects, sharing ideas, and enhancing tools.
• Collaborate effectively with team members on ongoing projects.
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Engage in programs and networking opportunities to strengthen business acumen in the insurance industry.  
• Participate among intern peers to fully engage with opportunities available throughout the summer.
• Represent Delta Dental of Iowa as well as the other Delta Dental companies in a professional manner both internally and externally.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Junior or senior undergraduate pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field.
2. Minimum 3.0 GPA (verified by transcript).
3. Current enrollment in a college or university.
4. Completed coursework in Java and computer science fundamentals.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
6. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
7. Must submit a written project analysis and present findings to leadership at program end.

Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.