Full Stack Developer Intern

We are excited to announce our 2026 Summer Internship program!

Our summer internship program runs from Tuesday, June 9th, to Tuesday, August 4th. The program is hybrid, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and remote work on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we provide all necessary equipment to help you succeed in your role.

As an intern, you will work on real business projects, gaining exposure to various aspects of the company and having the opportunity to make an impact. You will also connect with Delta Dental employees across different business functions, helping you expand your professional network. Throughout the eight-week program, we’ll assist with resume and LinkedIn profile development and provide you with a LinkedIn Learning license. Interns will meet weekly to share experiences and learn from our business leaders. At the end of the program, interns will have the chance to have lunch with Delta Dental’s CEO.

Interns will be compensated at an hourly rate of $22.00.

About Us

Delta Dental of New Jersey, Inc. is New Jersey's leading dental benefits company, providing or administering coverage to more than 2.2 million people through contracts with groups and individuals in New Jersey and Connecticut. In Connecticut, Delta Dental of Connecticut, Inc. is a licensed insurer that writes dental and vision coverage on an insured basis, and Delta Dental of New Jersey administers self-funded dental benefit programs. 

Offering dental benefits since 1969, Delta Dental of New Jersey's mission is to promote oral health to the greatest number of people by providing accessible dental benefit programs of the highest quality, service, and value. Through its philanthropic arm, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation awards more than $1M in grants annually to support access to dental care and education for underserved children, seniors, veterans, and those with special needs, as well as funds workforce development programs for dental assisting and dental hygiene across New Jersey and Connecticut.

Job Summary

The Full Stack Developer Intern will support the Strategic Decision Support and Data Services (SDS) organization in developing AI‑enabled micro apps and digital solutions that improve member, provider, and internal user experiences. The intern will work with Enterprise Reporting, Data Science, and Data Engineering teams to design and build modern full‑stack applications that integrate analytics, machine learning, and generative AI capabilities within a secure, compliant healthcare environment. This internship is ideal for students interested in full‑stack development, applied AI, and building real-world digital products in an enterprise setting.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance full-stack web applications supporting Data Teams.
• Integrate AI/ML models and generative AI services into applications via secure APIs.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to operationalize models for inference and experimentation.
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and backend services in accordance with enterprise standards.
• Participate in testing, debugging, documentation, and performance optimization.
• Support cloud-based deployment, monitoring, and logging activities.
• Ensure solutions align with HIPAA awareness, data privacy, and security best practices.

Intern Learning and Development Opportunities 

During this internship, you will gain exposure to:

• Delivering AI‑enabled applications in a healthcare insurance enterprise environment. 
• Responsible and ethical AI development practices. 
• Cross‑functional collaboration with analytics, engineering, and business teams. 
• Working with real-world member and provider digital use cases. 
• Professional development in communication, planning, and delivery.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Technical and Functional 

• Motivated, proactive self-starter comfortable learning new tasks and working with team guidance. 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with an interest in understanding how individual tasks contribute to broader business goals.  
• Clear Verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in integrating analytics, machine learning, or generative AI capabilities into applications 
• Awareness of data privacy and secure development practices in regulated environments (HIPAA awareness)
• Exposure to any of the following:

• • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React (or similar frameworks)
  • Backend: Python and/or Node.js
  • APIs: REST, JSON, microservices concepts
  • AI: Model inference, prompt-based systems, generative AI APIs
  • Data: SQL or NoSQL databases
  • Cloud: GCP, Exposure to enterprise cloud platforms and CI/CD concepts

Experience, Education, and Certifications Required 

Experience/Education Required

Required:

• Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• Coursework or project experience with programming (Python, JavaScript).

Preferred:

• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks or cloud AI services.
• Interest in healthcare, insurance, or data-driven platforms.

Required Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and perform extensive keyboard and PC work, including data entry 
• Ability to walk, talk, or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms

Working Environment

• Ability to meet deadlines and attendance standards. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This classification will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.