Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is looking to evolve its Java-based policy administration platform, which is used by multiple W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) member companies to enable underwriters in clearance, quoting, binding, and issuing policies. The intern will help connect user requests to application features and see the impact of their work on the business.
Requirements
- Experience with object-oriented programming languages; Java (preferred), Python, C++, C-Sharp/VB.NET will also be considered.
- Some experience writing SQL queries preferred
- Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and systems
Responsibilities
- Support and execute product enhancement requests for our proprietary underwriting platform
- Gain hands-on experience across the software development cycle, from requirements gathering to software design, development, testing, code review, deployment, and support
- Take a hands-on role in various tasks whereby you will gain exposure to Java, Spring, JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, RESTful and SOAP APIs, and learn how all of these fit together to create a platform
- Triage and troubleshoot production support issues, working with end-users to resolve issues to their satisfaction
- Assist with activities like software release planning and see your code and changes migrate through the process
- Take an active role in supporting software development projects in an agile setting, where you’ll learn additional ways that agile can be implemented/utilized by software development teams
Other
- At least two years of college or university coursework completed in a Computer Science discipline; MIS programs with an emphasis on programming are also applicable
- Superior problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong customer service focus and sense of urgency
- Registered undergraduate student pursuing a major in a Software Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field
- Prior related co-op, internship, and/or on or off-campus technical experience preferred but not required
- The Company is not considering applicants who require visa sponsorship now, or at any time in the future, for this particular role. (OPT, F-1, J-1, CPT).
