Highmark Health · 3 months ago
Summer 2026 Software Engineer/Architect - Python Graduate Intern
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerHighmark Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Python Graduate Intern to develop microservices and APIs for GenAI applications. The role involves participating in architecture discussions, writing tests for code quality, and contributing to backend system designs.
Health CareHospital
Responsibilities
Build and maintain Python-based microservices using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask
Design and implement RESTful APIs and backend services for AI-powered applications
Participate in system design discussions, including scalability
Contribute to the architecture of backend systems supporting GenAI applications, using RAG and AI agents
Work with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) to deploy and monitor services
Participate in agile ceremonies, code reviews, and collaborative development workflows
Assist in performance tuning, logging, and observability of backend systems
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Preferred
Strong proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django)
Solid understanding of system design principles, including distributed systems, service orchestration, and API lifecycle management
Familiarity with cloud-native development and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Exposure to AI/ML concepts and interest in building software for GenAI applications
Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development practices
Bonus: Experience with RAG pipelines, vector databases, or AI agent orchestration
Company
Highmark Health
Highmark Health is an integrated health care delivery and financing network.
Founded in 1848
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.75MKey Investors
Henry L. Hillman FoundationRichard King Mellon Foundation
2025-06-11Grant· $1.75M
2021-05-10Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
David Holmberg
President and Chief Executive Officer
Karen Hanlon
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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