CAS 2027 Technology Summer Intern – Development Operations

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content, and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for over 118 years, has helped innovators mine, assess, and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, and endlessly curious, and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

Position Summary:

CAS is currently seeking Technology Interns for Summer 2027. These positions will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. This position is working with the technology development operations team. Our Summer Intern Program aims to foster a high level of engagement and learning for participants through in-depth immersion into our working environment with our professional teams. Participants will benefit from exposure to a variety of state-of-the-art software technologies and practices, while also expanding their professional network with CAS staff and fellow interns. These connections offer valuable insights into potential career opportunities. 

The Internship will run from May 17th, 2027, to August 6th, 2027.

Job Accountabilities:

• Create software applications, services, and systems with an Agile Development team, delivering or enhancing CAS products, content pipelines, or business solutions. 
• Collaborate with teammates and product owners to groom backlogs of epics and stories for upcoming development.
• Connect across the organization through the Summer Intern Program to build influential working relationships, preparing your career for tomorrow.
• Stay abreast of the latest technology trends through individual and team training opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in the Information Technology field or a related discipline (like Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or Computer Engineering)
• Familiarity with the following is required:
• JavaScript/TypeScript
• Basic web application development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• REST APIs and working with JSON data
• Data aggregation from multiple systems and APIs
• Application monitoring, metrics, and observability
• Troubleshooting technical issues and analyzing operational data
• Linux command-line
• Willingness to learn technologies such as Jenkins, Grafana, Prometheus, and Consul

• Some experience with ANY of the following is preferred:

• • • Jenkins API integration
    • Grafana and Prometheus (including PromQL)
    • Consul and key-value configuration management
    • Docker fundamentals
    • Authentication technologies (OAuth/OIDC/SSO)
    • UX/UI design principles for operational dashboards
    • Git, branching, and pull request workflows
    • Agentic AI development

• Demonstrated strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, leadership, and documentation skills, with the ability to effectively partner across technical and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to work independently and thrive in agile software development environments while collaborating closely with development, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran