Application Programmer Analyst Intern

Overview:

Reports to: Architecture Services Manager

Job Status: Hourly (15 – 38.5 hours a week)

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Location: On-site at KFB State Office in Louisville, KY

Term: January 2026 to August 2026 (term may be extended by mutual agreement of intern and hiring manager)

This position is responsible for the analysis, programming, and configuration of end user applications and/or systems software including: Analyzing detailed business/functional/technical requirements and specifications for the application. The focus is on coding internally developed applications and/or configuring commercial-off-the-shelf applications using programming, scripting, and database languages. Relies on fundamental experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, including: Supporting application testing, deployment, maintenance, correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Responsibilities:

Works with both business and other IT members to analyze, design, and develop application requirements and system specifications.

From analysis and general specifications, codes new programs, modifies existing programs, tests, and documents programs following published standards.

Participates in development or modification of conceptual, logical, and physical design architectural artifacts (documents, models, etc.).

Participates in the preparation of project plans and time estimates.

Researches, resolves, and documents incident reports.

Tests all programs thoroughly following standard guidelines.

Participates in production reviews.

Fulfills administrative reporting requirements.

Self-motivated and takes the initiative.

Regular, predictable attendance as employee has to physically be in the office.

This list of essential functions is non-exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Other Responsibilities

Exceptional customer service to users of IT technologies by understanding and anticipating customer needs.

Supports the strategic mission of the IT function as it relates to goals for the organization.

Effectively build a network of contacts at all levels of the organization to maintain connectivity to the business and responsibilities and functions of each department.

Represents the company at outside business functions and attend educational seminars as needed.

Exhibit high accountability for corporate guidelines regarding use of technology and security standards.

Continuously seeks opportunities for growth and development.

Follows and demonstrates the KFB Guiding Principles:

Champion People – we are committed to maximize each person's ability to make a positive impact.

Connectivity – we are committed to enable and foster collaboration to achieve the best collective results.

Operational Excellence – we are committed to effective and efficient processes to deliver optimal performance and drive sustainability.

Customer Service – we are committed to make exceptional customer experience our top priority.

Job Specifications

Physical demands: Normal hearing/vision (with or without correction); Sitting - frequent work at a workstation for long periods of time; 24 hour on-call support on a rotation schedule; Occasional overtime, evening or weekend hours in order to meet deadlines or implement system changes.

Mental demands: Prolonged concentration; Analytical reasoning; Stress of meeting deadlines.

Environmental factors: Standard office lighting, temperature, and noise.

Equipment: Personal computer, phone, copier/printer.

Qualifications:

Must be actively enrolled in college-level courses.

Bachelor's degree required or in process. Computer Sciences degree preferred.

Classroom exposure or entry level experience of Systems Analysis and Design is preferred.

Classroom exposure or entry level experience of Core Java, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and SQL strongly preferred. Other related object oriented development experience may be substituted.

Classroom exposure or entry level experience of JEE, Spring frameworks, or similar environment/frameworks preferred.

Effective communication skills – verbal, written, and listening.