Data Application Development Intern - Summer 2027

Great American Insurance Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Great American Insurance Group's IT Data group seeks a Data Application Engineer Intern for summer 2027. The role combines in-office collaboration with remote work and emphasizes documentation, unit tests, and feature enhancements.

You'll work on documentation management, code reviews, and developing stories to meet team goals while gaining hands-on experience in Java, Python, and modern development tools. Candidates pursuing CS/IT/Data Science with a 2030 graduation year preferred are

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related; 2030 graduation year preferred.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited program.
• Strong interest in software development and learning new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Documentation management for projects.
• Develop unit tests for features.
• Develop enhancements.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Maintain team documentation.
• Assist with code reviews and fixes.
• Create user stories aligned with team goals.

Skills

Programming languages

Git

Docker

VS Code

IntelliJ

Web technologies

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/Data Science degree; 2030 graduation preferred

Tools

Git

Docker

VS Code

IntelliJ

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow. At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes. IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures, The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success. The IT Data group is seeking a Data Application Engineer Intern for summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Documentation Management
• Unit Test Development
• Enhancement Development
• Code Reviews
• Maintaining and updating our team's documentation.
• Assisting the team with code reviews.
• Developing stories that contribute to the team's goals.

Requirements

Ability to work in the office at minimum three days a week.

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related 2030 graduation year preferred

Experience/skills

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Development Tools: Familiarity with tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code or IntelliJ.
• Software Development Lifecycle: Understanding the stages of software development, from planning and design to testing and deployment.
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and fix bugs efficiently.
• Web Technologies: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and frameworks like SpringBoot, React, Angular, or Vue can be beneficial.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines as needed
• Strong analytical skills to tackle complex coding challenges and find innovative solutions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.

Business Unit

Property & Casualty IT Services

Benefits

• We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*
• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.
• Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process.
• Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.
• *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Great American Insurance Group understands the importance of choosing a financially strong company. We are an organization built for the long term and are committed to giving you that strength. Why can you trust Great American Insurance Group? For nearly 150 years, Americans have trusted us to protect them. Our innovative insurance solutions and specialization serves niche marketplaces that we know well. This expertise gives us a successful foundation that spans generations. You never know where a career in insurance will take you. Whether you are starting your career or are looking for a company to grow your experience, at Great American Insurance Group, you can join our more than 8,500 employees to "Be Here. Be GREAT!" To learn more, visit our Career Page