Software Developer Intern
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About this role
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.
Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Responsibilities:- Assist with application conversion projects, supporting multiple phases of an enterprise app modernization initiative through user story–driven development.
- Support and enhance existing web‑based applications, contributing to ongoing maintenance and incremental improvements.
- Develop and test data‑driven web solutions using established internal frameworks and development standards.
- Work closely with the development team to implement assigned user stories, bug fixes, and technical tasks.
- Participate in project estimation, planning, and scheduling discussions to gain exposure to real‑world software delivery practices.
- Collaborate with team members through code reviews, design discussions, and daily development activities.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation to support application functionality, changes, and future enhancements.
- Learn internal development standards, tooling, and best practices while applying them consistently.
- Gain hands‑on experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an enterprise environment.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Foundational knowledge of object‑oriented programming and web application development concepts.
- Experience or coursework involving:
- C#
- ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC
- SQL Server and T‑SQL
- Familiarity with front‑end web technologies:
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS (including frameworks such as Bootstrap)
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based development environment.
- Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Ability to follow coding standards, document work, and accept feedback.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to:
- Visual Studio
- Git-based source control (TFS/Azure DevOps or similar)
- Web Services (Web API, WCF)
- Crystal Reports
- CSS preprocessors (LESS or SASS)
- Academic or personal projects involving web applications or system conversions.
- Interest in application modernization, refactoring, or enterprise-scale development.