IT Full-Stack Development Intern

Meritage Homes
June 2025 – Present
Scottsdale, Arizona – Hybrid

As a Full-Stack Development Intern at Meritage Homes, I contribute to building scalable internal tools and backend systems that support critical business operations in the homebuilding lifecycle. My role involves:

• Designing and implementing RESTful APIs to streamline internal data flows and support application integration across departments.
• Building and maintaining custom NuGet packages to standardize logic and promote reusability across microservices.
• Automating key workflows, such as the transition from home closing events to customer experience (AVID) survey systems—reducing manual overhead and improving response time.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA analysts, and senior developers in an Agile environment.

Tools & Technologies

• Azure: Function Apps, Logic Apps, API Management (APIM)
• .NET / C#: For middleware development and NuGet libraries
• GitHub & Git: For source control and CI/CD workflows
• Visual Studio: Primary development environment
• Jira: For sprint planning and task tracking

Skills Gained & Strengthened

• Full-stack development with a focus on backend services
• Cloud-native development using Microsoft Azure
• API design and integration for enterprise-scale applications
• Agile methodology with biweekly sprint cycles
• Cross-team communication in a hybrid work environment
• Version control best practices and DevOps collaboration