Enterprise Architecture Co-Op

Berkley Technology Services LLC; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services LLC in Urbandale, IA is seeking an Enterprise Architecture Intern/Co-Op. You will assist in architectural reviews, define target architectures, and support EA-owned applications while collaborating with architects and management.

The role emphasizes development and non-development exposure, learning across governance services and the insurance tech landscape, with opportunities to engage in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Interest in both development and non-development internship/Co-op assignment.
• Completed 2-3 years in major course of study.
• Strong aptitude in one of the current JavaScript frameworks (Next.js, React, Vue.js, etc.).
• Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and quantitative skills with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly; self-driven learner.
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with architectural review processes, including business interaction, research, design, recommendations, and decisioning.
• Support development efforts for EA-owned applications and governance services.
• Collaborate with Architects to define, document, and test target architectures and patterns.
• Work with Procurement and Asset Management to update approved software lists and lifecycle info.
• Attend meetings and track activity in Jira and Agile ceremonies.
• Report on Enterprise Architecture OKRs and communicate across technical and non-technical teams.

Skills

JS frameworks

Critical thinking

SQL basics

Pivot tables

MS Office

Team collaboration

Self-driven learning

Education

Undergraduate student in progress

Tools

Git

GitHub

Git Bash

GitHub Actions

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.

Company Details

Berkley Technology Services (BTS) is the dynamic technology solution for W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 Commercial Lines Insurance Company. With key locations in Urbandale, IA and Wilmington, DE, BTS provides innovative and customer-focused IT solutions to the majority of WRBC’s 60+ operating units across the globe. BTS’s wide reach ensures that ideas and opinions are considered at every level of the organization to guarantee we find the best solutions possible.

Responsibilities

The Enterprise Architecture Intern/Co-Op will help us with our architectural review process, including business interaction, research, problem solving, design, recommendations, and decisioning. This role will also work with Architects on the team to define, document, and test target architectures and patterns. This is a key role in helping the Enterprise Architecture team meet its SLAs and key commitments to the organization.

They will also be helping with internal development efforts to support small applications that Enterprise Architecture owns. These applications help others in the company consume Enterprise Architecture and other governance services as well as provide the system of record for key architecture data.

Get a chance to be exposed to and solve bigger problems than in a typical development intern or Co-op role, while at the same time to develop and enhance applications, and get to interact with all levels of management and senior leaders and gain insight into business and technology in the insurance industry.

Key Functions Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Building Permit Coordination/Design/Follow-up: Review and work with requestors on Building Permit request form completeness and accuracy, provide design consulting help for more non-technical requestors, and follow up with requestors and vendors that have open tasks within the process.
• Build Target Architectures and Patterns: Perform tool and solution research, participate in SME interviews, assist Architects in building target-state architectures and patterns, ensure documentation is complete and accessible; could also assist in presenting target architectures and/or patterns to larger Architecture community.
• AI Pattern Development: Perform POC and pattern development for different AI use cases (e.g., code upgrades, code generation, simple RAG models, etc.).
• Contribute to Capability Model: Perform tool and solution research within specific capabilities to determine top choices; work with Endpoint and Platform teams to finalize decisions and roadmaps; work with Procurement and Asset Management teams to adjust approved software list and to update lifecycle information on titles to sunset.
• Function as a member of the Enterprise Architecture team: Attend meetings, collaborate on assignments and solutions, and track activity in an Agile manner using Jira and Agile ceremonies.
• Metrics: Assemble data and report on key Enterprise Architecture OKRs.
• Communication: Maintain excellent communication skills, particularly across functional technical areas. Demonstrated ability to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals and teams.
• Muti-tasking/Prioritization: Effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and dynamic professional environment.

Required

Qualifications

• Interest in both a development and a non-development internship/Co-op assignment.
• Completed 2-3 years in major course of study.
• Strong aptitude in one of the current JavaScript frameworks (Next.js, React, Vue.js, etc.).
• Strong technical aptitude, critical thinking and quantitative skills with ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Excel pivot table capability is a must.
• Ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly; demonstrated track record of self-driven learning.
• Excellent communication, time management, organization, and planning skills.
• Basic knowledge of or experience with SQL.
• Works well in a team environment and productive without constant supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid documentation skills.
• Aggressive curiosity.
• Attention to detail.

Preferred

• Prior help desk, teaching assistant, or computer lab experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD Tools: Git, GitHub, Git Bash, GitHub Actions, Ansible, and/or Terraform.

Additional Company Details

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting agencies or firms.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Additional Requirements

Location and Travel:

• Primary location: Urbandale, IA

Sponsorship Details

Sponsorship not Offered for this Role