Intern - Mobile Application Developer - Summer 2025

$54,080 - $89,440/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Des Moines, IA

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About the position

Lumen is offering a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program for students interested in digital innovation. The Mobile Application Developer Intern will contribute to the development of a user-friendly mobile application called Quantum Fiber for both Android and iOS platforms. This role provides valuable exposure to real-world application development and aims to equip interns with the skills necessary for future challenges in mobile development projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting project specifications and wireframes
• Develop and implement key features using Kotlin and Java for cross-platform development
• Integrate RESTful APIs to enable communication between the mobile application and backend services
• Implement user authentication, data storage, and third-party API integration (e.g., Google Maps, Firebase)
• Work closely with the design team to transform mockups into interactive and responsive user interfaces
• Use Material Design guidelines for Android and Human Interface Guidelines for iOS to ensure a consistent experience across both platforms
• Collaborate with senior developers, designers, and product managers to understand business requirements and user needs

Requirements

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level or 2 years of Masters level education status at the start of the internship
• Graduating August 2025 - May 2026
• Proficiency and understanding of mobile development frameworks like Java/Kotlin for Android, Flutter, React, Native or Swift for iOS
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating backend services with mobile apps
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and experience working with design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch)
• Knowledge of version control systems like Git
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Kotlin, Swift, JavaScript, or Objective-C, Dart
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $26.00 to $43.00 per hour based on education level and experience
• Flexible work environment
• Opportunity to build a strong network of support
• Exposure to real-world application development