# Application Development Intern at Vanguard

- Company: [Vanguard](https://vanguard.com)
- Location: Dallas, TX
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply: https://vanguard.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/vanguard_external/job/DallasFt-Worth-TX/College-to-Corporate-IT-Internship---Application-Development---TX-_181846
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/application-development-intern-bafe3732

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Create and improve software for Vanguard's operational and customer-facing systems
- Move through the complete development process from implementation to testing to release
- Leverage current frameworks within an Agile/LEAN setting
- Partner with technical staff and business units to deliver solutions

What they're looking for:

- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in CS, engineering, IT, or equivalent
- Genuine enthusiasm for building applications across web, mobile, or server environments
- Experience with at least one language such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
- Strong analytical abilities and communication skills with self-directed learning capacity

Pay and perks:

- Full-time paid position lasting 10 weeks over summer
- Begin May or June 2027
- Visa sponsorship not available

## Posting

In this internship, you will:

- Design, build, and enhance applications that support Vanguard's internal systems and client-facing platforms

- Participate in the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging, and deployment

- Work with modern technologies and tools in an Agile/LEAN team environment

- Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and business partners to deliver impactful solutions

- Contribute ideas, solve problems, and drive outcomes both independently and as part of a team

- Build connections with peers, mentors, and leaders across Vanguard

- Receive ongoing coaching and feedback to support your development

### What it takes:

- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related field (required)

- Strong interest in application development, including web, mobile, or backend systems

- Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript)

- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and ability to learn in a fast-paced environment

- Demonstrated leadership skills and/or leadership aspirations

- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher (preferred)

### Additional Information:

- This is a full-time, paid 10-week summer internship

- Vanguard does not offer visa sponsorship for this role

- Start date: May/June 2027

### About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

### How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

From Vanguard's public posting, laid out for reading by newgrad.ai with the wording unchanged. Check the original before you apply.

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