Job Description

UWM’s 12-week long summer internship program, located at our headquarters in Pontiac, MI, is an immersive experience that allows you to gain exposure to different career paths through role shadowing, expanding your network, contributing to community outreach efforts, and continuing to build both existing and new skill sets. Experience our one-of-a-kind workplace that thrives on collaboration, teamwork, and innovation. This internship is designed to give you a running start, not one that has you running errands!

The Information Technology (IT) team at UWM supports the organization by managing and maintaining the technological infrastructure, developing and implementing software solutions, ensuring high levels of quality and security, and providing technical support to enhance business operations and efficiency.

As a Technology Summer Team Member, you will play a vital role working alongside one of our many Technology Teams. In this role, you’ll utilize your skillset to help develop and enhance our in-house, industry-leading technology. Our technology allows our clients to succeed with industry-first applications, tools and support. You’ll also work on a summer-long project where you’ll collaborate alongside students with backgrounds & passions in various areas within Technology.

Roles include:

• Software Development
• Salesforce Development
• Information Security/Cyber Security
• UX Research & Design
• Generative AI
• Business/Quality Analyst

Our roles are fully on-site in Pontiac, MI. We do not offer any remote or hybrid work.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Build practical experience using innovative technologies and programming languages, including C#, React, Kafka, Vue.js, Swift, Java, and many others.
• Learn object-oriented programming and the software development life cycle (if placed with Application/Product Development)
• Help perform vulnerability assessments and review, develop, test and implement security plans (if placed within Cybersecurity)
• Participate in cohort project with other Summer Team Members, developing and designing team specific tasks, executing project work, and delivering progress presentations.
• Participate in project focused Scrum rituals (standup, refinement, planning, retrospective).
• Make connections with students from other schools
• Develop and present business initiatives to technology leaders
• Apply your skills and talents to improving processes and workflow
• Share ideas, offer suggestions and make an impact
• Participate in fun off-site team-building activities
• Play an important role in giving back to the community with a charity project that you help shape and execute

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 2027 or 2028 (current junior/senior status)
• The ability to work Monday through Friday, 40-hours a week, fully on-site in Pontiac, MI from May 17th to August 6th (we do not offer any relocation assistance)
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills
• Ability to both thrive in a team environment and effectively work independently to complete assignments on time
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to receive and apply feedback
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills while being comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• The ability to multitask and demonstrate adaptability and forward thinking in the face of technological or organizational change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex technical issues and solutions in a clear, simple, and understandable way

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house urgent care, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.