Software Development Intern

Continental Finance Company • Wilmington, DE

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come join a growing financial technology company that’s leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards! Continental Finance Company specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking a software development intern to support our IT team.

Continental Finance Company interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of the department. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the business operations. An additional focus of the program will be to complete a final project that will be an overview of activities, tasks and experiences throughout the 10-week program.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in and working towards an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Information Systems, or Computer Science
• Available to work 40 hours/week (hybrid) for the 10-week program: June 2nd – August 6th, 2026
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year accredited university
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated skills in programming and software development, including languages such as JavaScript, C#, HTML, React, C++, or similar
• Familiarity with databases and structured query language (SQL)
• Strong customer service aptitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Responsible for execution of the project and tasks outlined by the mentor
• Complete weekly reports summarizing project progress and deliverables
• Meet regularly with a mentor to review projects, reports, and address questions
• Support the department and organization by contributing innovative ideas, solutions, and an external perspective
• Perform technical tasks, including software development, SQL queries, and other duties as required within the technology department
• Participate in a structured, cross-functional IT project planned, developed, and delivered over a 9-week period, culminating in a final report to the Executive Team in week 10
• Collaborate with a multi-departmental team, including Business Systems Analysts and Quality Assurance, contributing to a project with a user interface, service layer, and database components
• Gain experience working alongside other IT interns to simulate a comprehensive, real-world software development lifecycle experience

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees