Intern, Technology

About the Role

BHSI is seeking a motivated and curious Technology Intern to join its Boston office for a 12-week paid internship. As a Technology Intern, you will work alongside teams building BHSI’s next-generation technology platforms, including AI-powered solutions, policy and underwriting systems, finance applications, and API-driven services. These cloud-based platforms are transforming how BHSI serves its brokers, customers, and business partners. You will become an active member of an Agile Scrum team, partnering with experienced engineers to contribute to software development and quality engineering initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience with modern technologies, learn how software is designed, built, tested, and deployed, and see firsthand how technology supports the insurance lifecycle. You will also have the opportunity to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance software development and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of an Agile Scrum team, including sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Design, build, test, and document software solutions across various platforms, such as integrations, APIs, automation, and internal tools, with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Develop and execute test cases, and contribute to automated testing that improves quality and speed of delivery.
• Investigate, reproduce, and troubleshoot defects, and help identify root causes.
• Use AI-assisted development and testing tools to accelerate work.
• Take ownership of assigned work items and follow them through to completion.
• Communicate progress, questions, and blockers clearly with teammates and stakeholders.
• Present work and learnings to the team and technology leadership at the end of the internship.

What You Will Learn

• Real-world troubleshooting experience.
• Familiarity with enterprise Technology tools and processes.
• Experience working with users, business stakeholders, and teammates.
• Technology applications and how they support the insurance lifecycle and customers.
• A clearer idea of Technology career paths at BHSI.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on coding experience through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or prior internships.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including how software is designed, built, tested, and delivered.
• Experience with, or strong interest in, using AI tools to accelerate software development and testing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; experience with formulas, pivot tables, and comparing or analyzing data is a plus.
• Basic SQL skills and an interest in working with raw data; experience querying, reviewing, or validating data is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new technologies and the insurance business.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Attributes & Values

• Strategic thinking and critical analysis.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Embodies respect and integrity.
• Passion for excellence and continuous improvement.