Summer Internship 2023-Software Engineer-Java Server Side
Why engineering at Stryker?
At Stryker we are dedicated to improving lives, with a passion for researching and developing new medical device products. As an engineer at Stryker, you will be proud of the work that you will be doing, using cutting-edge technologies to make healthcare better. Here, you will work in a supportive culture with other incredibly talented and intelligent people, creating industry-leading medical technology products. You will also have growth opportunities as we have a culture that supports your personal and professional development.
Need another reason to apply? CHECK OUT THESE 8 REASONS TO JOIN STRYKER'S ENGINEERING TEAM: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/8-reasons-to-join-strykers-engineering-team
We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Stryker Software Engineer Intern to join our dynamic and growing organization. You will be responsible for the implementation of the server application stack for our Edge product. We use broadly adopted server-side technologies including Spring, Tomcat, Kafka, Vault, and Zookeeper, among others. This is a terrific opportunity to be a part of a well architected, distributed stack positioned to move to the cloud and adopt cloud native patterns. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Software Engineering, Edge.
Who we want
Challengers. People who seek out the hard projects and work to find just the right solutions.
Teammates. Partners who listen to ideas, share thoughts and work together to move the business forward.
Charismatic networkers. Relationship-savvy people who intentionally make connections with both internal partners and external contacts.
Strategic thinkers. Interns who propose innovative ideas and consistently exceed their performance objectives.
Customer-oriented achievers. Individuals with an unparalleled work ethic and customer-focused attitude who bring value to their partnerships.
Game changers. Persistent interns who will stop at nothing to live out Stryker’s mission to make healthcare better.
What You Get Out of the Internship
Stryker, a global leader in medical technology takes great pride in their people, and that’s why we’re looking to expand our talent. As a result, we are looking for the best and brightest students to strengthen our team and drive our business going forward. Stryker Engineering interns will get to:
Impact the development and manufacturing of cutting edge products
Gain experience within a fast paced and growing industry
Apply classroom knowledge in a fast-paced and growing industry setting
Implement new ideas, be constantly challenged, and develop your skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute to the planning, design and development of highly scalable, low latency services for our critical Vocera Edge platform to deliver reliable communications and workflow solutions
Follow SOLID design principals, design patterns, and apply them to address specific product requirements
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle including analysis, design, code (functional, test, test automation), and documentation
Research customer issues, determine appropriate resolutions, and report findings back to the team
Collaborate effectively with the product lane development teams and other teams to ensure features are effective
Document your designs and product capabilities as needed
Collaborate across teams to create development and QA best practices and processes
COMPETENCIES
Intermediate knowledge of Java
Understanding of Spring framework a plus
Understanding of networking and web server technology a plus
A passion for the end-to-end development of quality software products
Debugging and documentation skills
Proactive, well-organized self-starter, able to work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work within a diverse team
REQUIREMENTS
Basic course work in Java programming language, object-oriented analysis and design patterns
Past experience in a Java-based Agile scrum team a plus
Familiarity with SCM, code review processes, Agile development methodologies
Currently working on completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field or equivalent; we will only consider students who plan to be enrolled in a degree-seeking program after the summer
Cumulative 3.0 GPA or above; must be the case at the date of hire and also will be verified during background check in the spring
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require employment-based sponsorship now or in the future.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Ability to exercise independent judgment
Proficient on basic computer programs: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Proven leadership and business acumen skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Know someone at Stryker?
Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program at https://careers.stryker.com/referrals/
About Stryker
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.
We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com
The future of healthcare starts with you. Customers, patients and employees are at the heart of everything we do at Stryker. As a world-leading medical technology company, we are focused on innovative healthcare solutions not just for today but for tomorrow. The future of healthcare starts with hiring the best talent and providing our employees with flexibility and opportunity to grow their careers in whatever direction their passions take them.