Backend Software Engineer Intern Jobs in Northfield, MN

HealthPartners is currently hiring a Software Engineer - Backend Integration & Modernization.  This role primarily supports the healthcare claims domain, with future involvement in the administrative systems platform. It focuses on modern service development and system integration, connecting IRIS-based core platforms with modern APIs, services, and user experiences.

The engineer works primarily in Java and Spring Boot, and partners closely with IRIS/ObjectScript developers to modernize integrations, convert legacy interfaces, and establish consistent service patterns. 

In addition to core software development responsibilities, this role supports the integration of AIassisted tools into enterprise development workflows. The focus is on applying AI within established prompts, guardrails, and humanintheloop validation to enhance development efficiency and understanding of complex systems, while maintaining strong engineering judgment and handson development practices.

The ideal candidate enjoys working at the intersection of modern and legacy systems and understands that modernization is incremental rather than a full rewrite. The role also includes learning and working in ObjectScript.

This is a newly created role reporting to the Director of Healthplan Administrative Systems. The position is part of a fifty-three-person department and will be one of fifteen direct reports, working alongside Developers, Engineers, Scrum Masters, and Managers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years of experience developing backend services and APIs.
• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience integrating with legacy systems and complex data layers.
• Experience designing and consuming REST and/or SOAP services.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) to improve developer productivity, code quality, or documentation.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases.
• Ability to work across multiple languages and platforms.
• Ability and willingness to learn IRIS/ObjectScript concepts and proprietary tools.
• Participation in a rotating on call schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating with InterSystems IRIS or similar nontraditional databases.
• Experience designing or using agentic AI workflows (e.g., AI agents for code generation, refactoring assistance, test creation, or knowledge extraction from legacy systems).
• Familiarity with integrating AI tools into enterprise development workflows, including prompt engineering, guardrails, and humanintheloop validation.
• Experience working with and/or modernizing legacy systems
• Experience with containerized or cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with healthcare or insurance systems.
• Experience using AI assisted development tools for productivity and code quality.

Hours/Location:

• M-F; core business hours
• This is a hybrid position with the flexibility to work primarily remotely, with occasional onsite presence required for meetings or workgroup sessions. 
• The role participates in an on-call rotation shared across the team, averaging approximately 2-4 weeks per year.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement backend services that integrate modern applications with IRIS based systems.
• Modernize existing interfaces while preserving business correctness and performance.
• Define and follow standard API and service design patterns.
• Partner with IRIS/ObjectScript engineers to ensure proper data access and transaction handling.
• Perform unit and integration testing; support system and end-user testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues related to integrations and services.
• Contribute to documentation and shared development standards.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.