Software Developer Intern

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Cafeteria

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company is seeking a qualified undergraduate for its 2027 Summer Internship Program in West Des Moines, IA. The internship runs May 17–August 6, up to 40 hours per week, with potential to convert to full-time. Candidates should be enrolled sophomores to seniors in CS/MIS or math with technical coursework and have Java experience.

The role is on-site (not remote) with campus-like IT work and opportunities for future growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Currently-enrolled undergraduates (Sophomore to Senior).
• Majoring in Computer Science or MIS; or Math with technical coursework.
• Experience with Java is essential; familiarity with SQL and OO concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, clarifies, and understands requirements, documents, and functional specifications.
• Codes software in accordance with specifications using Java.
• Validates software and ensures compliance with specifications.
• Creates, updates, and maintains development documentation.
• Interacts with IT department staff and follows IT processes.

Skills

Java

SQL

Object-Oriented Programming

Education

Undergraduate student (Sophomore-Senior)

CS or MIS major; or Math with technical courses

Job description

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program.This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full‑time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Computer Science or MIS; or a Math major who has taken technical college-level courses. (May 2027 graduates will not be eligible).

Skills: Exposure to Java (a must), SQL queries, Object-Oriented Programming concepts is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, clarifies, and understands requirements, documents, and functional specifications.
• Codes software in accordance with specifications and requirements, using Java.
• Validates software; complies with specifications and requirements.
• Creates, updates, and maintains appropriate development documentation.
• Interacts/communicates with other IT department staff.
• Follows all IT department processes and procedures.
• Accomplishes other tasks and duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment with individual workspace provided.
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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