Commerce Platform Intern - Summer 2026
Pataskala, OhioAbout us
KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.We are seeking a motivatedCommerce Platform Internto join our e-commerce technology team. This role offers hands-on experience in building scalable front-end and backend systems, as well as cloud-native applications. You will work with modern technologies such asReact.js,Java (Spring Boot),Node.js,TypeScript,Vercel, andGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP), contributing to real-world projects thatimpactour customers.
Develop andmaintainbackend services usingJava (Spring Boot),Node.js, andGraphQL.
Build andoptimizefront-end applications usingReact.jsand deploy them onVercelfor high-performance delivery.
Assistin designing and implementingRESTful APIsand microservices.
Support data synchronization and integration with third-party systems.
Collaborate with engineers to deploy andoptimizeapplications onGoogle Cloud Platform.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Internship Qualifications
Major in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred.
Preferred withJava,JavaScript/TypeScript,React.js,REST APIs, and databases (SQL/NoSQL).
Willingnessto relocate toFort Myers, Floridafor the duration of the program (10weeks).
Real-world experience infront-end and backend development for e-commerce.
Exposure tocloud computing,serverless deployments, and modern development practices.
Mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunities to contribute to live projects.
Program Details
TheKnitWellGroup Summer Internship Program welcomestheclassesof 2026and 2027college students to work with several of our brands (Ann Taylor,Haven Well Within,LOFT, Talbots)and Corporate Shared Servicesto kick-start their career in retail. This immersive experience offers interns the opportunity to work hands-onwith their department for10-weeksand receive professional development opportunities including executive chats, professional workshops, store visits, etc., and participation in a collaborative team project.
The pay rate for the position is $20.00/hr.
This internship position will be based out of ourChico’s HeadquartersofficelocationinFort Myers,FL.
KnitWellGroup does not offer housing near any of our corporate office locations. Participating students must have the ability to independently secure and finance housingina commutable distance of the office location.
Applicants to this position mustbe authorized towork for any employer in the US without sponsorshipnow or in the future. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
Applicant Requirements
Junior or senior (Class of 2026and 2027)
Master’s students not eligible
Resume and portfolio (portfolios only neededfor Design Applications)
Available June1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
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Location:
Corporate ascena – RemotePosition Type:
Intern (Fixed Term)/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.
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