2027 Guardian Summer Intern, Digital & Technology - Application Development

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 11,021,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Networking with leaders

Job summary

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Digital & Technology – Application Development. This 10-week paid program places you in Frontend, Backend/API, or Mobile streams and pairs you with mentors while you work on real projects that impact the business.

Locations include New York, Bethlehem, PA, and Holmdel, NJ, with dates from May 27 to August 6, 2027. You will collaborate with senior leaders and gain hands-on experience in a thriving financial

Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern software development concepts (e.g. Git, CI/CD, RESTful APIs, end-to-end system interactions).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge or experience with Agile environments is a plus.
• Basic understanding of GenAI technologies and LLMs is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality applications for the assigned domain using Cloud and GenAI where applicable.
• Follow coding, testing, and documentation best practices and standards.
• Develop proofs of concepts using modern technology stacks.
• Collaborate with mentors and team members across the organization to grow professionally.
• Learn Guardian’s purpose, values, and product/service offerings.
• Build a network with other interns and colleagues across the business.

Skills

Git & CI/CD

RESTful APIs

GenAI awareness

Agile experience

Cloud literacy

Tools

Git

CI/CD

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Job description

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 programme will run from Thursday, May 27, 2027 to Friday, August 6, 2027.

Eligibility and Location

• 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.

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
• 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.)

Responsibilities

• 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

What 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

Interns are not eligible for most company benefits.

Salary

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.

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.

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.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

As part of Guardian’s job application process, Guardian may use artificial intelligence tools (“AI Tools”) to automate the sorting and filtering of information provided by applicants as part of its preliminary screening. This preliminary screening may be used to help identify applicant materials and resumes relative to their indication that the applicant meets the requirements for the specific job for which they are applying, as specified in the listing posted on Guardian’s jobs website (Careers at Guardian at https://www.guardianlife.com/careers). At Guardian, we do not use AI Tools to substantially assist or replace human judgment or discretionary decision making in our hiring process. All hiring decisions will be made by Guardian colleagues. Please be aware that if you apply for a specific position with Guardian, you will have the choice of opting out of Guardian’s use of AI Tools during the job application process. If you would like to request an alternative process that does not utilize AI Tools or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, within ten business days of your position application, you must email your request to [e-mail], making sure to provide your name and job requisition identification number. Guardian will retain your applicant materials and resume and all information therefrom in accordance with Guardian’s document retention policy, a copy of which you may request via [e-mail]. Additionally, at applicable times, Guardian will make public the most recent bias audit results for such AI tools, which may be found here.

About Guardian

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well‑being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well‑being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com.