IT Application Development Intern

Join our team as an IT Application Developer Intern. We are looking for start part-time in February of 2027 and then work full-time during the summer months and participate in our Summer Internship program.

The IT Application Development Intern joins the Application Development Team to help design, build, test, and maintain enterprise business applications. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to Oracle-based application development while practicing modern software engineering approaches, including GitHub collaboration, structured code reviews, automated testing, and responsible AI-assisted coding. The role works closely with experienced developers as well as business analysts, quality analysts and business partners across finance, manufacturing, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building and enhancing internal applications using Oracle APEX, SQL, and PL/SQL under developer supervision.
• Develop and troubleshoot SQL queries, database procedures, functions, and packaged PL/SQL business logic.
• Support customizations, interfaces, and application maintenance associated with Oracle E-Business Suite R12 and Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Assist with creating, modifying, and validating BI Publisher and OTBI reports; reconcile report outputs to requirements and sample data.
• Participate in requirements discussions with application developers and finance, manufacturing, or supply chain business partners.
• Create and execute unit and regression tests, maintain reproducible test data, troubleshoot defects, and document evidence of results.
• Participate in iterative development: break requirements into manageable changes, review code differences, and incorporate feedback from testing and peers.
• Apply modern development workflows using Git and GitHub: feature branches, meaningful commits, pull requests, code reviews, and traceable changes.
• Learn approved AI-assisted development tools such as Codex and Claude Code to help understand requirements, generate or improve application code, draft tests, and document changes; independently review and validate generated outputs.

Desired Experience

• Currently pursuing an associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems/MIS, or a closely related field.
• Foundational understanding of relational databases and SQL, including joins, filtering, and table relationships.
• Understanding of basic programming concepts such as variables, conditional logic, functions, and debugging; no specific programming language is required.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to explain technical reasoning.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, accept code-review feedback, and communicate progress and questions.

Training and Development Opportunities

• Learn Oracle APEX and PL/SQL application development practices with a designated mentor.
• Gain introductory knowledge of Oracle EBS R12, Oracle Fusion Cloud, and finance/SCM workflows.
• Learn collaborative software delivery practices, including branching strategies, peer reviews, version control, test automation, and deployment readiness.
• Develop good judgment in AI-assisted coding: write clear instructions, inspect diffs, check security and correctness, and understand code before proposing a change.

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.