What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Software Development Intern position at Merchants Insurance Group?
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Information Technology (IT) Software Development Intern
Hybrid Work Schedule
Buffalo, NY
Merchants Insurance Group, a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, is looking for a highly motivated IT Software Development Intern interested in learning and applying their skills in a corporate capacity. You will be working directly with developers and analysts responsible for delivering products and services on multiple platforms to internal and external customers.
Merchants Insurance Group, rated A- (Excellent) with a positive outlook by the A.M. Best Company, is proud to be one of Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York (2023, 2024), a Fast Track company (2019-2024), and a Top Private Company (2019-2024). Merchants has been granted Ward’s 50 designation as a top-performing property-casualty insurance company for four consecutive years. In October 2024, Newsweek and Statista included Merchants Insurance Group on their first-ever America’s Most Reliable Companies list, which highlights organizations that other companies can feel confident doing business with in 2025. Of 1,500 B2B companies evaluated, Merchants was one of only 300 companies to make the list.
Merchants offers its colleagues a Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule requires 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days at home or in the office. This exciting Hybrid Work benefit offers colleagues a flexible work schedule with the ability to remain connected with their Merchants team and colleagues.
Projects May Include
Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The actual compensation will be determined based upon experience and other factors permitted by law. The pay range for this position is $17.00 an hour.
Merchants Insurance Group Benefits
Description
Information Technology (IT) Software Development Intern
Hybrid Work Schedule
Buffalo, NY
Merchants Insurance Group, a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, is looking for a highly motivated IT Software Development Intern interested in learning and applying their skills in a corporate capacity. You will be working directly with developers and analysts responsible for delivering products and services on multiple platforms to internal and external customers.
Merchants Insurance Group, rated A- (Excellent) with a positive outlook by the A.M. Best Company, is proud to be one of Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York (2023, 2024), a Fast Track company (2019-2024), and a Top Private Company (2019-2024). Merchants has been granted Ward’s 50 designation as a top-performing property-casualty insurance company for four consecutive years. In October 2024, Newsweek and Statista included Merchants Insurance Group on their first-ever America’s Most Reliable Companies list, which highlights organizations that other companies can feel confident doing business with in 2025. Of 1,500 B2B companies evaluated, Merchants was one of only 300 companies to make the list.
Merchants offers its colleagues a Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule requires 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days at home or in the office. This exciting Hybrid Work benefit offers colleagues a flexible work schedule with the ability to remain connected with their Merchants team and colleagues.
Projects May Include
- Software development activities with the supervision of an experienced developer.
- Leveraging .NET based Software Development and System Integration Tools.
- Assist in reviewing business requirements and creating technical specifications.
- Analyze data, evaluate technology, and recommend solutions as assigned.
- Research projects in the area of DevOps, AI, or other guided technical research.
- Help create or improve technical documentation. This includes ongoing efforts around an Enterprise Architecture Framework.
- Candidates should be pursuing a related IT degree or career and have practical or theoretical coding experience.
- An interest in pursuing a career with a property and casualty insurance company is desired.
- Full-time, paid internship starting May 2025 through August 2025 based on school schedule. A minimum commitment of 2-3 months is required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as a team in a hybrid work environment
- Has a willingness to take on a diverse set of projects and deliver high quality work
Merchants Insurance Group offers a competitive pay scale. The actual compensation will be determined based upon experience and other factors permitted by law. The pay range for this position is $17.00 an hour.
Merchants Insurance Group Benefits
- Welcoming and positive work environment.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office.
Salary : $17
