About the role#
As a Technology Intern, you will join our team to build a cloud-based small commercial insurance platform. This 12-week paid internship provides hands-on experience in software engineering and quality engineering. You will work within an agile scrum team to support the insurance lifecycle from quote to policy, while exploring how AI tools can improve software development.
What you'll do#
- Join an agile scrum team for sprint planning, daily standups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Design, build, test, and document software solutions like APIs, integrations, and internal tools with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Write and execute test cases, contributing to automated testing to improve delivery speed.
- Troubleshoot defects and identify root causes.
- Use AI-assisted development tools and share your findings with the team.
- Manage assigned tasks from start to finish.
- Communicate your progress and any blockers to teammates and stakeholders.
- Present your work and learnings to technology leadership at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on coding experience via coursework, personal projects, hackathons, or previous internships.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle.
- Interest in using AI tools to accelerate development and testing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- A customer-focused mindset and a commitment to integrity.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $25 to $28 per hour, based on skills and experience.
About Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance provides commercial property, casualty, and professional liability insurance products. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. The firm focuses on risk analysis and the creation of customized insurance solutions for various business sectors.
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