Hourly Graduate Software Developer Jobs in California

Graduate Intern Software Engineer

Founded in 1977 as the Senior Care Action Network, SCAN began with a simple but radical idea: that older adults deserve to stay healthy and independent. That belief was championed by a group of community activists we still honor today as the "12 Angry Seniors." Their mission continues to guide everything we do.

Today, SCAN is a nonprofit health organization serving more than 500,000 people across Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington, with over $8 billion in annual revenue. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a distinctive, values-driven platform dedicated to improving care for older adults.

Our work spans Medicare Advantage, fully integrated care models, primary care, care for the most medically and socially complex populations, and next-generation care delivery models. Across all of this, we are united by a shared commitment: combining compassion with discipline, innovation with stewardship, and growth with integrity.

At SCAN, we believe scale should strengthen—not dilute—our mission. We are building the future of care for older adults, grounded in purpose, accountability, and respect for the people and communities we serve.

The Job

This graduate intern role applies software engineering and technical problem-solving skills to build, enhance, and scale applications that support member experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.

The graduate intern will partner with technology, product, and business teams to design, develop, and deploy solutions across a range of platforms, including web applications, APIs, and backend services.

There are two potential engagement paths:

• Project-based development, focused on delivering features or enhancements to existing systems
• Platform/methods-oriented work, focused on applying advanced engineering approaches (e.g., cloud-native development, AI-enabled applications, or system design improvements) across multiple use cases

Candidates must be able to work within the Pacific Time Zone.

You Will

• Design & Develop Software Solutions: Builds and enhances applications, services, and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Implement Engineering Best Practices: Writes clean, maintainable, and testable code; follows coding standards, version control practices, and development workflows.
• Application Testing & Debugging: Develops and executes unit and integration tests; identifies defects and resolves issues to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Build Scalable & Performant Systems: Applies efficient algorithms and system design principles to support performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partners with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Technical Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Documents system architecture, code, and processes; contributes to knowledge sharing across engineering teams.
• Research & Apply Emerging Technologies: Explores new tools, frameworks, and technologies (including AI/automation) to improve engineering capabilities and solutions.
• Follow Security & Data Governance Standards: Applies secure coding practices and adheres to data privacy, compliance, and organizational standards.
• Performs work under direct supervision; resolves routine issues, escalates complex problems, incorporates feedback, and contributes to continuous improvement of engineering practices
• We seek Rebels who are curious about AI and its power to transform how we operate and serve our members.
• Actively support the achievement of SCAN's Vision and Goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Object-oriented and/or functional programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript)
• Web or application development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, .NET, Spring Boot)
• Cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
• APIs, microservices, or distributed systems
• Databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, C#)
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design fundamentals Ability to write and optimize SQL queries; familiarity with relational data concepts.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
• Technical expertise - Basic analytical skills
• Problem Solving - Basic problem-solving skills
• Communication - Good communication and interpersonal skills

What's in it for you?

• Hourly Rate: $30 - $35 per hour
• An opportunity to become part of a team that makes a difference to our members and our community every day!

We're always looking for talented people to join our team! Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply now!

SCAN is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Individuals seeking employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.