Intern, Systems Development (IT)

About the Role

This is an IT Systems Development Intern position at Great West, An Old Republic Company, located in South Sioux City, NE. The internship provides exposure to modern software development methodologies, application development tools, testing practices, and business technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
• Gain experience using software development tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), code repositories, and technologies for Java and analytics development.
• Work alongside Systems Developers to create efficient, maintainable, and secure application code, queries, reports, and dashboards.
• Assist with designing and writing unit tests.
• Participate in software testing activities and collaborate with Quality Assurance teams.
• Engage in development team activities, including code reviews, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and product demonstrations.
• Help maintain project and system documentation.
• Explore emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled and actively attending an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Completion of at least one object-oriented programming or analytics-related course.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a software development environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and committed to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Junior-level standing or higher.
• Exposure to Java, databases, analytics tools, or software development projects through coursework or personal projects.
• Previous work experience demonstrating responsibility, professionalism, and accountability.