Software Developer Internship
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose & Impact:
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 2027.Key Deliverables:
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. Interviews and hiring decisions expect to be completed prior to mid-November, with some being completed as early as late September.
These are in-office internships onsite at our West Des Moines locatedat 7700 Mills Civic Parkway.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Provides accurateestimates for assigned unitof development.
Demonstrates abilityto resolve routine programming issues.
Documents own code and producestechnical design documentation with guidance from senior members.
Develops small to medium-sizeapplications.
Performs application testing to assuredelivery meets the user’s requirements.
Assistsproject managers in conducting fact-findings, which will result in the formulation and definition of the system scope and objectivesfor developing or modifyinginformation software applications.
Follows and adheres ofinternal policies and procedures (standards, controlsand metrics).
Basic understanding of coding best practices
What You Need to Bring:
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Currently enrolled in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Ability to interpret detailed project specifications and business requirements to develop program logic and code.
Demonstrates basic understanding of Project Management and SDLC processes.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Process and detail oriented with the ability to grasp complex business workflows and processes.
Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
C#, .NetMVC, Angular, AWS/Azure cloud experience a plus
BONUS EXPERIENCE (Not Required)
Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts, generative AI, machine learning, or large language models.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools-such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar tools-or working with AI services and APIs, such as Azure AI, AWS AI/ML services, or OpenAI APIs.
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Athene is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.