Software Engineer Intern

About the Role

SageSure is seeking an Intern to join the Rising Pioneer Program as part of the Software Engineering team. This is a 10-week program offering hands-on experience and insight into business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and network with employees, leaders, and other interns.
• Provide research and analysis support on ad-hoc projects.
• Fulfill tasks and project assignments.
• Receive coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Support the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and solutions.
• Write, review, and troubleshoot code, with a primary focus on Java.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, and other technology partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and other software development lifecycle activities.
• Assist with identifying and resolving software defects and technical issues.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including source control, documentation, testing, and agile development methodologies.
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and project planning activities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program with a focus on Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field, with an anticipated graduation date in 2028.
• Foundational programming knowledge and experience with Java through coursework, projects, or prior experience.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Understands object-oriented programming concepts and software development fundamentals.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Detail-oriented and able to approach technical problems with curiosity and persistence.
• Comfortable multitasking and eager to learn new technologies, tools, and development practices.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Highly Preferred Candidates Also Have

• Prior internship, technical project, or software development experience.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Experience developing applications or completing academic projects using Java.
• Familiarity with Git or other source control tools.
• Exposure to APIs, databases, SQL, cloud technologies, or web application development.
• Familiarity with automated testing, debugging tools, or software testing concepts.
• Exposure to Agile or Scrum development environments.
• Experience with additional programming languages or technologies beyond Java.

About SageSure

SageSure is a leader in catastrophe-exposed property insurance, operating a microservices-based SaaS platform. The company's proprietary technology is a key source of competitive advantage, offering modern capabilities to quote and bind insurance, service policies, and submit and track claims. SageSure employs over 1,000 individuals in a distributed workforce environment.

• Named among the Best Places to Work in Insurance for four consecutive years (2020-2023).
• One of the largest managing general underwriters (MGU) focused on catastrophe-exposed property in the US.
• Manages more than $3.2 billion of inforce premium and protects over 970,000 policyholders.
• Works remotely from numerous states across the country.
• Utilizes a cloud-based infrastructure, continuous integration and delivery, and a quality-first approach.
• Operates with a metrics-driven mindset for data-driven decisions.