Intern - Application Developer na Berry Corporation (bry)

Berry Corporation (bry) has an opening for an Intern – Applications Developer in our Bakersfield, California office, who will work within the IT and software development teams to build foundational skills in application development and software lifecycle management. This is a project-based internship reporting to the IT Manager, designed to provide exposure to real-world software development practices, tools, and collaborative workflows. The intern will work full-time Monday through Thursday (9 hours) and every other Friday (4 hours) from May through August. The ideal candidate will embody Berry’s core values: Stronger Together, Own it, Breed Excellence, Do the Right Thing, and Responsible.

Key Accountabilities

• Learn and apply basic principles of software development and lifecycle management.
• Assist in gathering and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Participate in the design and development of simple software components or integrations under guidance.
• Support testing and debugging of software applications.
• Shadow experienced developers to understand deployment and version control practices.
• Study and interpret technical documentation and software specifications.
• Collaborate with team members to understand database concepts and application architecture.
• Observe and assist with performance tuning and troubleshooting tasks.
• Complies with all the Company’s Safety and Environmental policies, practices, and programs.
• Participate in training programs to enhance technical, and HSE knowledge, safety standards, and job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Certificates, Licenses

Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Critical

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Basic communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.

Required

• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
• Exposure to software development tools such as Visual Studio or similar IDEs.
• Ability to locate and read technical software product documentation with good comprehension to generate correct technical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desired

• Awareness of MVC frameworks and web technologies (HTML/CSS, JavaScript).
• Interest in learning about software integrations and automation.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git or Subversion).
• Exposure to Oracle EBS or similar enterprise systems.
• Exposure to Data warehouse design and concepts.
• Exposure to AI/LLM, and automation tools and concepts.
• Exposure to formal testing methodologies, and ability to guide and assist users in User Acceptance Testing
• Exposure to configuring, administering, and/or integrating with "Software as a Service", aka cloud-hosted software/applications.

Work Environment

• Primarily office work environment.
• Routine work involves common office activities during a typical 9-hour day such as standing, sitting, walking, typing, and twisting as necessary.
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must follow all company safety policies, including when visiting field locations.

 This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties nor account for all abilities required to perform the job. It is a general description of the nature of the position.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary including a relocation bonus, 9/80 flex schedules.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Berry Corporation (bry) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

LINK to Equal Employment Opportunity Posters:  https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Berry Corporation (bry) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, Berry will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Berry explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, will not be reviewed or considered in part of the application process.