2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Digital & Technology - Application Development

Guardian Life; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Life’s 2027 Summer Internship for Digital & Technology – Application Development offers a paid 10-week learning experience across Frontend, Backend/API, or Mobile. You will work on real projects, interact with senior leaders, and gain practical industry insights while collaborating across our Bethlehem, PA, New York, NY, and Holmdel, NJ offices.

You are a current junior or sophomore with a focus on software development, comfortable with CI/CD, RESTful APIs, and cloud/GenAI concepts.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern software development concepts such as Git, CI/CD and RESTful APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or exposure to Agile environments is a plus.
• Basic understanding of GenAI technologies and LLMs is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be a self-starter who can hustle and deliver with high energy and independence.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality applications for the assigned domain using cloud or GenAI where applicable.
• Follow coding, testing, and documentation best practices and standards.
• Develop proof-of-concepts with modern technology stacks.
• Learn from mentors and cross-team colleagues and build a professional network.

Skills

Git

CI/CD

RESTful APIs

Architecture patterns

GenAI

Cloud tech

Agile

Analytical thinking

Job description

New York

Bethlehem

Holmdel

Full time

R000110209

2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Digital & Technology - Application Development

Our 2027 Summer Internship Program is a paid 10-week learning experience where you will be immersed in the daily environment of a thriving global financial services company. You will gain invaluable industry and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments, in addition to engaging in projects that directly affect our business, interact with senior leaders in conversational settings, and network with employees and interns across our offices. This 10-week internship provides you with realistic experiences and information of what it is like to work at Guardian.

You will be assigned to one of the following domains: Frontend, Backend/ API or Mobile.

For all roles, teams are assigned mid-spring. Doing so offers the ability to assign program participants to real-time, business-critical needs.

Internship Dates:

The internship program will run from Thursday, May 27, 2027- Friday, August 6, 2027 .

You are:

A current junior (graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028) or current sophomore (graduation date of December 2028 or May 2029) who is fueled by collaboration, able to listen and make quick decisions and thrive in a goal-oriented environment.

Location (Housing is not provided):

• Bethlehem, PA

• New York, NY

• Holmdel, NJ

You have:

Required Qualifications:

• Familiarity with modern software development concepts (e.g. Git, CI/CD, application architecture patterns, RESTful APIs, and end-to-end system interactions between browser, service, and database layers

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or experience working in an Agile environment is a plus

• Basic understanding of GenAI technologies (Copilot, etc.) and knowledge of LLMs is a plus

• Familiarity with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.)

You will:

• Be a self-starter – someone who enjoys “rolling up their sleeves and getting things done”, has high energy, strong work ethic, displays the ability to work independently, and is creative

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality applications for the assigned domain leveraging and involved with Cloud and/or GenAI technologies, if required

• Follow the best practices and standards for coding, testing, and documentation

• Develop proof of concepts leveraging modern technology stack

• Have the opportunity to work and learn from supportive leaders, mentors, and team members across the organization who will help coach you as you develop your professional career

• Learn about Guardian’s purpose, values, how we work, and our suite of product and service offerings

• Build a network of colleagues and have a sense of community with other interns and other parts of the business

• Think broadly and ask questions about data, facts, and other information

We offer:

• Meaningful and challenging work opportunities to accelerate innovation in a secure and compliant way

• Dynamic, modern work environments that promote collaboration and creativity to develop and empower talent

• Colleague Engagement Communities that create inclusive spaces where you can feel valued and connected

• Social responsibility in all aspects of our work- we volunteer within our local communities, create educational alliances with colleges, drive a variety of initiatives in sustainability

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment-based work authorization. F-1 visa holders with Optional Practical Training (OPT) who will require H-1B status, TNs, or current H-1B visa holders will not be considered. H1-B and green card sponsorship are not available for this position.

• You must be available for the full program dates of the internship program.

Salary Range:

$20.00 - $35.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] . Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.

Visa Sponsorship

Guardian Life is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment-based visas (e.g., such as an H-1B). In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship/support now or at any time in the future.

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