Software Engineer Intern - Metadata Enablement Team

Wellmark is hiring a Software Engineer Intern - Metadata Enablement Team in Des Moines, IA (hybrid). Posted September 30, 2026. Checked against the employer's posting on November 15, 2026.

Job Description What’s the Metadata Enablement team in our Technology Division? At a time when technology is creating new business models, disrupting industries and creating valuable experiences for consumers, our role as technology team members must elevate an organization through innovative transformation, modernized technology and delivery of new business strategies, including an aim to continuously evolve and enhance the customer experience. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience building prototypes, automation tools, and lightweight integrations that reduce manual effort and accelerate experimentation. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and data professionals while contributing to foundational capabilities that support data governance and data-driven decision making. What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include: • Collaborate with leaders, engineers, and team members across Wellmark to contribute to meaningful projects, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to multiple business and technology functions. • Develop automation solutions and tooling that improve metadata collection, enrichment, and management processes. • Support the design and enhancement of data product publishing workflows to streamline delivery and improve efficiency. • Build reporting and monitoring capabilities that measure metadata completeness, quality, and adoption. • Create prototypes and lightweight integrations between data platforms and metadata services to improve data discovery and accessibility. • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation and innovation. Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today! This internship will start in May of 2027, working a hybrid schedule from our headquarters in Des Moines.

Qualifications • Current junior, senior or master’s student pursing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field. • Experience or exposure in software development technologies (Python, JavaScript, NodeJS, Angular, .NET, SQL).  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a high attention to detail. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and collaboration tools such as Teams. Preferred: • Previous internship, co-op, or campus leadership role. • Experience with scripting, automation, or API integrations. • Familiarity with data management, data engineering, or metadata concepts. • Understanding of cloud platforms, databases, or data pipelines. • Awareness of secure coding practices and responsible handling of sensitive or regulated data.

Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. An Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@wellmark.com Please inform us if you meet the definition of a "Covered DoD official". At this time, Wellmark is not considering applicants for this position that require any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please refer to the following resources:Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants  Wellmark supports and expects the responsible use of AI for our workforce! We welcome the responsible use of these tools by job seekers as well and are interested in learning from you; you will have an opportunity in the application process to share which tools you used and how you applied them. 

Company Description Why choose an internship with Wellmark? We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice this summer during our 2027 Summer Internship Program. You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands-on work experience. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us!