Murphy USA is seeking a highly motivated and innovative IT Software Engineering Intern to join our dynamic IT team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work as part of an experienced enterprise application team, contributing to the development and optimization of software solutions that support business operations.
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications, integrations, and internal tools that support Murphy USA’s business processes
Work alongside software engineers to contribute to coding, testing, and troubleshooting software and related integrations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application functionality and improve user experience
Participate in software testing and debugging to ensure software quality and efficiency
Support the integration of new features and assist in the automation of workflows and processes
Develop scripts or tools to streamline processes, improve software performance, and ensure system reliability
Contribute to the documentation of software solutions and assist in maintaining technical documentation for future use
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas and insights to the team
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and software development principles
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, and REACT
Familiarity with databases, SQL, and rest APIs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality code
Ability to explain, comment, and document coding logic within our strong code review culture
Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
Use of AI-assisted tools to accelerate development, documentation, and code quality
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and contribute to meaningful projects
This role does not allow for 100% remote work. Qualified candidates must be willing to live within a daily commutable distance of Murphy USA's headquarters in El Dorado, AR and be willing to work onsite Monday thru Thursday each week
Preferred
Previous internship or project experience in software development is a plus (not required)
Exposure with version control systems, preferably Git, is a plus (not required)
Exposure with JavaScript frameworks like React, AngularJS, and familiarity with Azure Cloud is a plus
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions is a plus
Benefits
Murphy USA is the place hard-working people count on for big savings on quality gas, so they can go farther down the road.
