What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Development Intern — Summer '26 position at Spotlight Analyst Relations?
Please only apply for the track you are most interested in. Applications will close on October 31st.
At Spotlight, it’s our mission to create and sustain successful analyst relations (AR) programs for our clients. Spotlight’s technology team plays a key role in creating and sustaining our proprietary tech platform, Spotlight Oz, which helps us track these programs effectively. As an intern, you will be working closely with the technology team to help create new features and support the user experience.
To be successful as an intern, you should be willing to help with any tasks assigned by a supervisor. Your work will be focused specifically on the Oz team where you will get a chance to immerse yourself in the area of software development. You will receive a basic understanding of analyst relations and be involved in a few cross-team collaboration projects for an even broader view of the impact on Spotlight’s work.
Following the completion of the program and evaluated performance, interns may have the opportunity to continue part-time or full-time employment.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Assist the development team with back and front-end coding, testing, and debugging
- Gain exposure to the following tech stack: PostgreSQL, Node, Javascript, Typescript, React, Github, Jira
- Grow an understanding of a full product lifecycle
Additional Intern Activities:
- Fulfill tasks set out by supervisors from several departments
- Assist in community outreach efforts
- Attend company events and expand your professional network
Intern Requirements:
- Computer science majors encouraged
- Preference given to candidates who will graduate in December 2026 and May 2027
- Must be Kansas City-based to work in our Crossroads office
- Available to work approximately 40 hours/week from May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026
- Eager to learn and work with various departments in the company
Desired Skills, Attributes & Experience:
- An upbeat, fun, and engaging attitude
- Excellent communication skills and style, and ability to work with many different audiences
- Time management abilities to coordinate different deadlines across projects
- Works well and collaborates with teammates
- Should have a strong interest in the digital tech space but can come from a variety of different backgrounds
Benefits
- Practical experience with coding and programming techniques
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with successful professionals
- Opportunity to participate in networking events and company meetings
- Fully paid internship
Spotlight is an engaging, innovative, rapidly growing firm based in the Crossroads, and a six-time recipient of KC Business Journal’s Best Place to Work award. Learn more about us at spotlightar.com.
Spotlight is an equal-opportunity employer.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.