Internship

Location: Bolingbrook, Illinois (Hybrid)     

This is a hybrid position primarily based in Bolingbrook, IL. We’re committed to your flexibility and wellbeing, and our hybrid strategy currently requires three days a week in the office, giving you the option to work remotely for some of your working week.  

This ten-to-twelve-week internship program will run from 1st June to August 2026. Successful interns may be offered returning internships and / or a full-time position with us upon graduation. 

We give you a world of potential 

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across 22 different countries. Our internship offers a structured summer experience for talented undergraduate students who are passionate about pursuing a career in financial services. 

Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along. 

A role you will love 

If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving, writing code, and figuring out how things work behind the scenes, then this internship could be a great fit for you. Work alongside an experienced team, contributing to the development and support of systems that help the business meet both internal and external client needs. As a Perl Developer intern, you’ll assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and databases using appropriate languages and tools. You’ll gain hands-on experience with unit testing and support user acceptance testing (UAT), as well as investigating technical issues under the guidance of senior developers. Additionally, you may contribute to documenting new or updated business and operational support procedures. This role also includes exposure to real-time production environments, including the potential to participate in an on-call support rotation, ensuring system stability and responsiveness outside of regular business hours. 

As a Perl Developer intern, you'll also have the opportunity to dive into the technical side of software development, working with experienced engineers to build, maintain, and improve the systems that power real business operations. Whether it’s automating repetitive tasks, optimizing data workflows, debugging code, or supporting live applications, this role will help you sharpen your programming skills and give you insight into how software and systems support the larger goals of a business. You'll also gain valuable experience working in a collaborative, real-world environment, where your contributions can help drive efficiency, innovation, and reliability.  
 

What will you bring to the role?    

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about a career in software engineering. If you are naturally curious, like solving complex challenges with code, and are eager to learn how your technical skills can make an impact in a global business, we want you on our team!  

Other key skills you’ll bring to the role: 

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program (Fall 2026 - Spring 2028 graduates)   
• You thrive in a fast paced, high demand environment while balancing multiple priorities   
• You show a strong initiative to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting   
• Proactively takes steps to achieve goals and manages time effectively to meet critical deadlines   
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and ensures accuracy in the quality of work with effective organizational skills   
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills   
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) skills  

Other preferred qualifications 

• Enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or Computer Engineering degree program 
• Experience in programming languages and operation systems including Perl, XML and SQL  
• Impactful involvement through work, academic leadership, volunteerism or activism within the community 

Why Join Us? 

• Ours is a welcoming, supportive and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow 
• You’ll get real-world experience, build new skills, and learn how our business works 
• You’ll learn from seasoned professionals in financial services who’ll guide you and help shape your career 
• You’ll have the chance to work on community projects that reflect our Being Purple values 
• If successful, you may be offered a full-time position with us on graduation 
•  The base pay for this role is $24 per hour. This base pay range is specific to Bolingbrook, IL and may not be applicable to other locations.    
• We’re not able to offer a relocation package for this role, so we’re looking for candidates who are already based in Bolingbrook, Illinois or able to commute there. 

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