Our top-rated summer internship program is designed to give college students meaningful work experience in specific functions, providing a deeper understanding of the processes of a Fortune 500 financial services organization. The program offers interesting challenges, valuable experience, and an opportunity to get to know Thrivent. This 12-week internship is a key piece of Thrivent’s entry-level talent program to ensure a strong talent pipeline to meet the needs of the organization now and into the future. The internship program offers assignments to optimize your skills and experience while giving you exposure to multiple business areas.

As an Investments IT Application Engineer Intern, you will get the opportunity to expand your IT understanding beyond the classroom in a dynamic environment, where technology and business come together to deliver valuable software essential to daily operations. You will collaborate daily with Scrum teams and participate in an agile, fun, and collaborative environment to help refine skills learned through academic experiences, all while learning more about how we work here at Thrivent.

New development and maintenance work in Java and in ETL and BI tools
Analysis and problem solving of various of application issues – web-based, batch scripting, ETL, or vendor package support
Testing a variety of applications and system integrations
Effective data management and database design
Become knowledgeable and apply Thrivent’s processes and standards for the development and deployment of software applications in the finance services industry.

Position Requirements

Currently a Junior (Dec. 2026 or May 2027 graduation date) pursuing an undergraduate degree Computer Science, Software Engineering, MIS, or Math

A proven history of excellent academic performance (GPA 3.0+)

Java development (or similar language) with a basic understanding of application development and foundational database knowledge

Disciplined, with strong personal management and organization skills

Strong problem identification and analytical skills

Well-developed written and oral communication skills

Ability to work in the United States for indefinite period without sponsorship

Additional Program Information

Offering competitive compensation

Full intern event program including development, networking, and social activities

Location

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable hourly wage range for this full-time role is $27.00-$30.00 per hour, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Pay TransparencyThe following benefits may be offered for roles working 20 or more hours per week: medical insurance; Sick and Safe Time; paid company holidays, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any otherstatus protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.

IT Application Engineer Intern

Investments

Thrivent

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