Zirous is hiring a
Application Developer Intern, Remote - United States

Summary

Zirous is hiring an Application Developer Intern for a summer position (May - August 2025) to work on a group focused on research and development of cutting-edge technologies. The intern will work in a hybrid model, with remote days each Monday and Friday, and on-site days at the West Des Moines, IA office every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, have 1-5 years of experience with various technologies, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Human Computer Interaction, Integrated Studio Arts, Management Information Systems, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or in a related field or equivalent work experience
• Sound fundamentals of object-oriented programming
• Ability to quickly learn and communicate the latest findings in the technology field
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent communication skills, analytical ability, good judgment and the ability to work effectively with clients and internal staff

Responsibilities

• Research and development of applications to support client projects
• Resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Play an integral role in the completion of a development-based project
• Work on forward-looking experiences tied to extended reality and artificial intelligence
• Work closely with other team members to accomplish company, client and personal goals
• Assist with client projects
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

1 - 5 years of experience with any of the following technologies: Java, Javascript, Python, Oracle APEX, C, C#, R, SAS, GitHub / GitLab / BitBucket, PHP, React, Angular, HTML, CSS, MS SQL Server, SQL / MySQL, PL/SQL, Unity / Unreal, VBA, Jira / Confluence

Benefits

• Work independently on individual tasks but also work as part of a team on a variety of client projects
• Work alongside some of the smartest people you'll ever know. You'll learn from them, and they'll learn from you
• The opportunity to join the z|Think Tank, an elite internal group that generates new business ideas and services Zirous can offer. You’ll have the ability to grow and lead our business offerings
• LOTS of perks: snacks, beverages, social hours, on-site gym & shower facility, small group activity options outside of work (think axe throwing, bowling, pickleball, go-karts, and more), and a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely and in the office
• Recognition for a job well done! Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards with bonus amounts for each
• Company-wide lunches
• Lunch and Learns (throughout the year we educate each other on different technical topics)
• Casual dress - jeans, sweatshirts, and flip flops are all acceptable while in our office or while working from home. We do dress up when client facing