Kroger

Summer 2026 Software Engineering Kroger Technology & Digital Intern

Cincinnati, OH (On-site)

Job Description Are you a dynamic creative thinker with a passion for food? Are you eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced innovative environment? Are you looking for an internship where you can utilize your newly acquired education, skills, and experience to help get your career started? Kroger is looking for current college students who are interested in gaining on the job training, mentorship, and real-world experience in their field of choice. The Kroger Summer Internship Program is a 12-week immersive experience that offers students an opportunity to grow their careers through a variety of focused internship assignments. Summer 2026 Dates: May 18 - August 7. Our program offers competitive pay, hands-on learning experiences, company exposure to senior leaders, and professional development opportunities. Spend your summer driving projects, refining your professional skills, working along industry leaders, and connecting with other students from across the country. Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Kroger Co (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Responsibilities Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications. Collaborate with team members to identify and fix software bugs. Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality. Work on both front-end and back-end development tasks. Document software processes and contribute to technical documentation. Complete assigned projects and tasks related to specific technology initiatives Partner with associates on various projects to implement technical and corporate strategies Maintain and follow operational procedures and processes Participate in weekly/monthly department meetings Assist in working on new technology platforms that are revolutionizing the retail industry Engage with peers on committees that include philanthropy, branding and community events Participate in intern programs that support technical and leadership development within the organization Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation Qualifications Minimum Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0 Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, Kafka, Javascript, Springboot Basic understanding of software development principles and methodologies. Knowledge of core computer science concepts such as object-oriented design, algorithm design, data structures, problem-solving, and complexity analysis Ability to work in teams Excellent analytical and mathematical abilities Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work Desired Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs Commitment to providing customer service Prior experience in a retail environment