Do you want to be part of a thrilling revolution influenced by technology? The Home Depot is a $80 billion business-focused environment where you can contribute in a variety of functional areas covering all aspects of the consumer value chain. We are currently managing leading software packages and technology platforms to deliver creative results to our business partners and customers. We need people who understand how best to apply technologies to solve problems and develop innovative solutions. If you are looking for an opportunity to see instant, progressive, and substantial business benefits from your technology talents and experience, it’s the perfect time to join The Home Depot.

The goal of our INTERN program is to recognize and attract top IT talent to The Home Depot. This is a great opportunity for students interested in a post-graduate full-time position with our IT organization.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Gain proficiency in at least one programming language/development skill set by developing code or writing programs for small-scale projects within assigned technical area based on business requirements documents and/or technical design documents.

• Assist with unit testing by creating test plans and executing unit tests. Present findings to management.

• Follow the established processes, policies, standards and procedures to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies and standards.

• This job is located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications include:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must pass the Drug Test.

• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.

• Ability to communicate issues and recommend solutions in a timely manner.

Preferred (but not necessary) qualifications include:

• Java development with focus on web development (JSP, Servlet, JMS, JDBC, J2EE Security, Struts)

• Understanding of standard web frameworks and languages (HTML, CSS, Javacript, AJAX)

• Knowledge of standard web service development frameworks and methodologies (SOAP and RESTful)

• Experience with standard SQL against DB2/UDB, Informix, mySQL or SQLServer

• Familiarity with Rich Internet Application Development (FLEX, Silverlight)

Physical Job Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may need to move or lift light articles.

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced professionals. We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve upon their homes. Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.