IT Intern - TechTrek Program

Ameritas; Lincoln (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Ameritas is seeking applicants for a TechTrek internship cohort in Lincoln, NE. This 12‑month program blends hands-on software development, data engineering, testing, security, and analytics to deliver business-driven tech solutions.

The internship offers part-time hours during the school year and full-time in summer, with a hybrid work setup. Eligible students pursue a Bachelor's or technical degree in information systems or CS and gain exposure to Ameritas’ technology ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Technical Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or another related field.
• Part-time during the academic year and full-time during the summer (year-round commitment).
• 10-20 hours per week for PT; 30-40 hours per week for FT.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions using custom or packaged software, including automation tools.
• Apply software development lifecycle concepts, testing, and architecture thinking.
• Gather requirements via interviews or research and document findings.
• Present results to stakeholders and help create project artifacts and visualizations.
• Work with IT and security resources across projects and teams.
• Perform hands-on software development: design, code, test, and implement business-driven solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/Computer Science or related field

Job description

Ameritas is seeking applicants to be part of the TechTrek cohort program. This innovation-focused internship gives participants hands‑on exposure to Ameritas’ technology ecosystem through a 12-month program that applies AI and the software development lifecycle to create business‑driven solutions, spanning analysis, hands‑on software development, testing, security, and data engineering. Program completion may provide participants with preferred consideration for full‑time associate roles at Ameritas.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This internship would begin May 2027. This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE working partially in‑office and partially from home.

What you do

• Design and develop solutions utilizing custom or packaged software, including automation and development tools.
• Include application development, data engineering, security engineering principles into your work utilizing requirements analysis, testing outcomes and architecture thinking.
• Gathering requirements through interviews and/or research.
• Document findings and present results to stakeholders to provide insight into project related designs.
• Support the creation of project-related artifacts and visualizations for use internally or with stakeholders.
• Gain experience with a cross section of IT and security resources.
• Perform hands‑on software development work, including designing, coding, debugging, testing, and implementing business‑driven technology solutions.

What you bring

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Technical Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or another related field.
• Able to fulfill a year‑round commitment – part‑time during the academic school year and full‑time during the summer.
• PT includes 10-20 hours a week.
• FT includes 30-40 hours a week.
• Possesses a self‑starting approach to assignment and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively.
• Positive, self‑motivated individual with high level of enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Executes work with the highest degree of integrity and accountability.

What we offer

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well‑being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual‑based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.

This internship is benefits ineligible.

Application Deadline

This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.

This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.

About this Position's Pay

The pay range posted reflects a nationwide minimum to maximum covering all potential locations where the position may be filled. The final determination on pay for any position will be based on multiple factors including role, work location, skill set, and candidate level of experience to ensure pay equity within the organization.