Job Specifications
When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
Sallie Mae is proud to help Americans aspiring to create the life they want--whether that means helping them make college happen, or something more. Our colleagues across departments and across the country are united in our passion and our customer-first approach. Whether you want to join a growing company, be part of an agile workforce, or gain new skills--you're in the right place.
Program Overview
The Sallie Mae Internship program seeks to attract and develop exceptional early talent while adding value to our organization. Our goal is to tie academic learning into a practical business setting while fostering professional and personal growth within a student’s area of focus.
Over the course of the summer, interns will gain exposure to senior leaders, attend meetings, work alongside mentors, and receive valuable performance feedback.
What You'll Contribute
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Summer Software Engineering Intern who possesses a strong foundation in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) languages such as Apex and C#. In addition to OOP proficiency, the ideal candidate should bring experience in working with Relational Databases (such as SQL Server & Salesforce Objects), frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and code design principles like SOLID and Least Knowledge. As a part of our dynamic team, you will be exposed to cutting-edge technologies, such as Azure DevOps for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines, the Salesforce Experience Cloud, and Amazon Web Service (AWS). This opportunity is a great fit for an individual who aspires to be a Full Stack developer learning all aspects of the software development lifecycle. If you are a motivated and ambitious software engineering enthusiast, this internship promises a valuable blend of learning, innovation, and real-world application.
What You'll Do
Demonstrate an eagerness to learn, adapt, and innovate while contributing to the enhancement of our student loan application website.
Collaborate with senior engineers to develop and maintain software components, using OOP languages like Apex, Java, and C#, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
Engage in database design and management, employing Relational Databases to optimize data storage and retrieval.
Enhance user interfaces and user experiences by working on frontend development, leveraging HTML, CSS, and JavaScript technologies.
Within the context of Salesforce Experience Cloud – building independent components and full customer facing and agent facing screens / flows.
Build and integrate with REST APIs for client and server communication
Gain hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for managing Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring streamlined software delivery.
Play an active role in Automation Testing, focusing on test case design, execution, and reporting to maintain the quality and reliability of our software products.
Explore AWS Infrastructure, working with technologies like AWS Lambda, AppFlow, API Gateway, and C# to build and maintain reliable and scalable systems.
Provide regular updates to the team and leadership on progress, challenges, and potential solutions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Collaborate effectively within an agile development team, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives, while fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
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