Hybrid Tech Summer Internship: Software Engineering & DevOps

CNA Insurance; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentor program

Senior leadership exposure

Potential full-time placement

Job summary

CNA Insurance’s Tech Summer Internship Program invites high-potential students for a 10-12 week hands-on experience across Application Development and DevOps, using Agile practices. You’ll join a hybrid model based at CNA’s Chicago headquarters, work with seasoned developers, and gain mentoring while building real-world skills.

Qualified candidates are undergrad juniors/seniors or first-year masters in CS/CE with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a strong interest in insurance.

Qualifications

• Sophomore to senior undergraduate or first-year master's student in CS/CE or related field.
• GPA of at least 3.00 overall and in major.
• Study of Java/C-like OOP concepts; data structures and web development basics.
• Familiarity with information security concepts and network architecture.
• Interest in the insurance industry; some work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; strong communication and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Challenging assignments that apply technical education to real projects.
• Learn SAFe methodology by working with experienced CNA developers.
• Apply software engineering best practices such as TDD.
• Use public cloud platforms to create business applications and services.
• Gain in-depth understanding of technology and the insurance industry.
• Receive mentorship from a dedicated manager and a mentor.
• Meet with senior leaders to learn about technology in insurance.
• Participate in professional and personal development activities and feedback.
• Potential for full-time placement after graduation.

Skills

OOP concepts (Java preferred)

Web Development

SQL / Database Fundamentals

Information Security basics

Systems & Network Architecture

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Independent work capability

Education

CS/CE or related field (Undergrad or 1st year Masters)

GPA 3.00 (overall and major)

Job description

CNA Insurance’s Tech Summer Internship Program invites high-potential students for a 10-12 week hands-on experience across Application Development and DevOps, using Agile practices. You’ll join a hybrid model based at CNA’s Chicago headquarters, work with seasoned developers, and gain mentoring while building real-world skills.

Qualified candidates are undergrad juniors/seniors or first-year masters in CS/CE with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and a strong interest in insurance.