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IT Development Co-Op

Valvoline

Lexington, KY · HybridFull-timeSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Lexington, KYHybrid
Role Type
Co-op
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Valvoline’s Development Co-op gives college students real-world experience working on Valvoline Instant Oil Change applications in a retail environment. Co-ops write Java code, interact with databases, and address application issues or create enhancements. The position is onsite in Lexington, Kentucky, for 40 hours per week and requires a commitment to three terms, which need not be consecutive; working terms cannot overlap with school attendance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TeamworkObject-Oriented ProgrammingJavaDatabases

Qualifications

Computer Science or Similar DegreeU.S. Work Authorization

Full job description

It All Starts with Our People

As the leader in automotive preventive maintenance, Valvoline has a proven track record of growth. We continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to strengthen our ability to efficiently deliver Quick, Easy, Trusted service across all our stores – every day. We're not just in the car business; we're in the people business. And we're looking for humble, hungry, and smart people to help us shape the future of mobility. If you're hungry to drive change and seek a dynamic, collaborative environment that fuels both personal and professional growth, you've found your place with us.

Our highest priority is creating a welcoming workplace with team members from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

How You'll Make a Difference

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) Development Co-op . In this role, college students will gain real-world experience while working on VIOC applications, writing Java code, and interacting with databases to address issues or create enhancements to applications that are part of a real-world retail environment.

This position is a 40-hour work week located onsite in Lexington, KY (3 days/week), and requires a commitment to 3 terms (don't have to be served consecutively). A working term cannot be done while also attending school.

  • Work directly with experienced VIOC developers to write Java code.

  • Document the architecture and environment utilized by VIOC.

  • Address bugs affecting the performance of applications.

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • Must be pursuing a degree in the Computer Science field, or a similar discipline

  • Must be comfortable working in a team environment

  • Must be familiar with coding with an object-oriented programming language

  • Familiarity with Java is preferred

  • Familiarity with databases is preferred

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Your Path to Valvoline

Valvoline provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us in revolutionizing the automotive aftermarket industry while enjoying competitive benefits, a supportive work culture, and opportunities for advancement. Apply now and become an integral part of our journey at Valvoline.

The Company endeavors to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all users. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to applicants with disabilities to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at 1.833.VVV.Report or email [email protected] to make a request for reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. The contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

How this job compares

Set against the 41,311 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Kentucky median$115–210K/yr231 salary ranges
  • US median$50–65/hr1,029 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 273 open Software Engineer jobs in Kentucky and 41,311 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Kentucky
Experience
Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (33,552 postings).
Education
14,305 of the 41,311 open Software Engineer jobs (35%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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