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Job Summary WebstaurantStore is a proud division of Clark Associates and the leading online distributor of restaurant supplies and equipment. Unlike many ecommerce companies, we design, develop, and manage nearly all of our technology in-house, allowing our interns/co-ops to work on real-world projects that directly impact our customers and multiple Clark subsidiaries. Clark’s success is rooted in hiring exceptional people, delivering outstanding value to customers, and investing in employees and the communities they serve. These values power each of Clark Associates’ thriving businesses, including WebstaurantStore, 11400, Clark Food Service Equipment, The Restaurant Store, and Clark National Accounts. The Internship/Co-op Experience Our internship/co-op program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle. Interns/Co-ops are fully integrated into their teams and entrusted with meaningful projects aligned to key business priorities. Throughout the program, you will make valuable contributions while participating in a comprehensive intern/co-op experience that includes professional development sessions, networking opportunities, and meaningful engagement with leaders and mentors to support your growth. Remote Work Qualifications • Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks. • Access to a home router and modem. • A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible). • A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment. • The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc. • Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY). We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available. Responsibilities • Collaborate with experienced engineers to build full-stack solutions using web, mobile, and/or desktop technologies in a real-world, enterprise-scale e-commerce environment. • Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and relational databases, including queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning. • Create, optimize, and maintain automated test suites to help ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing. • Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to stay connected with your team and track project progress. • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best practices and development standards. • Conduct code reviews and receive feedback to improve your coding skills and practices continuously. • Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems across the full technology stack, gaining hands-on problem-solving experience. • Contribute to projects that meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards while learning how real enterprise systems operate. Learning Outcomes By the end of this experience, you will: • Gain hands-on full-stack development experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and SQL. • Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and C#. • Develop real-world database skills, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning. • Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to enhance development efficiency and code quality. • Receive direct mentorship and technical guidance from experienced engineers. • Contribute to production-level, enterprise-scale systems in an Agile environment. • Strengthen problem-solving, debugging, testing, and technical communication skills. • Deepen your understanding of scalable architecture, best practices, and maintainable software design. Physical Requirements • Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer. • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. • Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. • Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching. • Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Qualifications Experience Are you eager to gain hands-on experience building real-world software? We are seeking rising undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students pursuing degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field to join our internship program. As an intern/co-op, you’ll work alongside the team, contribute to rewarding projects, and develop skills that will set you up for a long-term career in technology. You'll be a great fit if you have: • Experience with C# and object-oriented programming. • Exposure to automated testing frameworks. • Understanding of relational databases and hands-on SQL experience. • Front-end skills with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or React (preferred). • Foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), data structures, and algorithms. • Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote Agile/Scrum environment. • Availability during Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. • Prior internship, co-op, or relevant professional experience is a plus. This internship/co-op provides an opportunity to contribute to full-stack development projects, explore innovative technologies, and grow your technical expertise in a supportive, hands-on environment. If you're motivated, curious, and ready to learn, we'd love to talk to you! Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. Desired Traits & Skills One Part of the Bigger Picture WebstaurantStore’s parent company, Clark Associates, has made the Central Penn Business Journal’s list of “Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies” in Pennsylvania for 9 years in a row. The base of Clark’s success comes from four key directives: Hiring great people, creating value for customers, and investing in employees and their communities. These pillars drive each of Clark Associates’ multi-million-dollar businesses forward, including WebstaurantStore and other industry-leading names like 11400, Clark Food Service Equipment, The Restaurant Store, and Clark National Accounts. Are You Ready? Entrepreneurial Spirit is the driving force behind WebstaurantStore’s work environment. Making things better for our customers is our goal every single day. Achieving that goal means taking risks, accepting failure, and learning from our mistakes. If that sounds like a mission you’re ready to be a part of, we’d love to discuss this role with you further, and we’re excited to meet you! Never heard of us? That’s okay! We love sharing our stories. • WebstaurantStore | About Us • Video Message from Leadership • Clark Associates Timeline [Parent Company] Check us out on: • LinkedIn • Instagram • Facebook • YouTube • TikTok • Pinterest • X/Twitter

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The Internship/Co-op Experience
Remote Work Qualifications
Access to a home router and modem.
A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY).
We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.
Collaborate with experienced engineers to build full-stack solutions using web, mobile, and/or desktop technologies in a real-world, enterprise-scale e-commerce environment.
Design, develop, test, and maintain front-end interfaces, back-end services, APIs, and relational databases, including queries, stored procedures, and performance tuning.
Create, optimize, and maintain automated test suites to help ensure systems are reliable, scalable, and high-performing.
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to stay connected with your team and track project progress.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code while following best practices and development standards.
Conduct code reviews and receive feedback to improve your coding skills and practices continuously.
Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems across the full technology stack, gaining hands-on problem-solving experience.
Contribute to projects that meet performance, scalability, security, and reliability standards while learning how real enterprise systems operate.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this experience, you will:
Gain hands-on full-stack development experience with C#, ASP.NET Core, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and SQL.
Build and maintain automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Appium, and C#.
Develop real-world database skills, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Leverage AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to enhance development efficiency and code quality.

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A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
Front-end skills with JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, or React (preferred).
Prior internship, co-op, or relevant professional experience is a plus.

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