Software Developer Intern

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best – and then we dont stop until weve set the bar even higher. Were ready to help you achieve more.

Purpose:

Work with AWS cloud-native services to develop and maintain robust data management solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cloud computing, data engineering, and software development.

Working at Athene is more than an internship — it’s a game changer for your career. Being an intern at Athene is seeing your idea come into fruition through collaborating with a team. It’s doing meaningful work with talented people. All internships are designed for you to create innovative solutions for our customers and the industry. Your internship is about making a difference in our communities. This is your chance to change the game with one of the leading retirement services companies in the United States. Qualified candidates must be enrolled at an accredited college or university for Fall term 2025.

What you can expect as an Athene Intern:

Professional development

Social events

Networking events

Volunteer opportunities

Community involvement

Collaboration with other interns

Paid housing option (if eligible)

Internships will run from mid-May to early August

These are in-office internships at our West Des Moines located at 7700 Mills Civic Parkway.

Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.

Accountabilities:

Collaborate with senior developers to develop and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS services such as Lambda, S3, Fargate, and more primarily using Python as the programming language.

Participate in unit testing and debugging to maintain high-quality software standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Python, SQL, Any RDBMS, Basic knowledge of AWS services

Ability to solve problems effectively and work collaboratively within a team.

Strong communication skills, with an aptitude for learning and growth.

Well-rounded and self-motivated

Proficient communication and organizational skills

Previous internship experience preferred

Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/about/usa-careers) .

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