Software Developer (Java) Intern | June 2027

W. R. Berkley Corporation; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Berkley Technology Services (BTS), part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, is seeking a Software Development Intern for June 2027 in Urbandale, IA. You’ll work on a Java-based policy administration platform, gaining exposure to the full stack from requirements through deployment.

You’ll learn and contribute across Java, Spring, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, and APIs while supporting agile development and production issue triage. This internship offers flexible work arrangements and a casual dress code.

Qualifications

• At least two years of college coursework in Computer Science or MIS with programming focus.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages; Java preferred; Python/C++/C#/VB.NET also considered.
• Strong problem solving and customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute product enhancement requests for the proprietary underwriting platform.
• Gain hands-on experience across the software development cycle from requirements to deployment.
• Work with Java, Spring, JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML, CSS, RESTful and SOAP APIs to connect requests to features.
• Triage and troubleshoot production issues with end-users to resolve problems.
• Assist with software release planning and observe code changes migrate through the process.
• Participate in Agile development projects and learn additional practices used by the team.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

C#

VB.NET

SQL

Education

Two years of college CS coursework

MIS with programming emphasis

Tools

Spring

AngularJS

HTML

CSS

RESTful APIs

SOAP APIs

Job description

Company Details

Berkley Technology Services (BTS), a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, has facilities located in Des Moines, Iowa and Wilmington, Delaware, and global reach into UK/Europe, Latin America, and Asia Pacific region. BTS provides results-driven software applications, system connectivity, and world-class operational support across the enterprise. Offering an entrepreneurial and innovative culture, we encourage team members to think outside the box to deliver high-quality solutions. Additionally, we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a casual dress code and flexible work arrangements. BTS is constantly growing and expanding to meet the changing demands of one of the most successful insurance organizations in the world.

Responsibilities

As a Software Development Intern (June 2027) at Berkley Technology Services (BTS), you’ll support the continued evolution of a Java based policy administration platform. This enterprise platform is leveraged by multiple W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) member companies to enable underwriters to perform clearance, along with issuing quotes, binders and policies for various lines of insurance. On our team, you won’t be limited to the front-end or back-end; your role offers exposure to the full stack, helping you connect the requests we receive to the application features we build. With us, you’ll get to see the impact of your work on the business, every day. Key functions will include but are not limited to:

• Support and execute product enhancement requests for our proprietary underwriting platform
• Gain hands-on experience across the software development cycle, from requirements gathering to software design, development, testing, code review, deployment, and support
• Take a hands-on role in various tasks whereby you will gain exposure to Java, Spring, JavaScript, AngularJS, HTML,
• CSS, RESTful and SOAP APIs, and learn how all of these fit together to create a platform
• Triage and troubleshoot production support issues, working with end-users to resolve issues to their satisfaction
• Assist with activities like software release planning and see your code and changes migrate through the process
• Take an active role in supporting software development projects in an agile setting, where you’ll learn additional ways that agile can be implemented/utilized by software development teams

Qualifications

• At least two years of college or university coursework completed in a Computer Science discipline; MIS programs with an emphasis on programming are also applicable
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages; Java (preferred), Python, C++, C#/VB.NET will also be considered. Some experience writing SQL queries preferred
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong customer service focus and sense of urgency
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and systems
• Prior related co-op, internship, and/or on or off-campus technical experience preferred but not required

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