Software Developer Intern at Berkshire… · Wilkes…

Summary: Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies is a provider of Property & Casualty insurance products and services. They are seeking a Software Developer Intern to assist with application conversion projects and support ongoing web-based applications while gaining hands-on experience in the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Assist with application conversion projects, supporting multiple phases of an enterprise app modernization initiative through user story–driven development - Support and enhance existing web‑based applications, contributing to ongoing maintenance and incremental improvements - Develop and test data‑driven web solutions using established internal frameworks and development standards - Work closely with the development team to implement assigned user stories, bug fixes, and technical tasks - Participate in project estimation, planning, and scheduling discussions to gain exposure to real‑world software delivery practices - Collaborate with team members through code reviews, design discussions, and daily development activities - Develop and maintain technical documentation to support application functionality, changes, and future enhancements - Learn internal development standards, tooling, and best practices while applying them consistently - Gain hands‑on experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an enterprise environment Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field - Foundational knowledge of object‑oriented programming and web application development concepts - Experience or coursework involving: C#, ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server and T‑SQL - Familiarity with front‑end web technologies: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS (including frameworks such as Bootstrap) - Ability to work effectively in a team-based development environment - Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn - Ability to follow coding standards, document work, and accept feedback Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to: Visual Studio, Git-based source control (TFS/Azure DevOps or similar), Web Services (Web API, WCF), Crystal Reports, CSS preprocessors (LESS or SASS) - Academic or personal projects involving web applications or system conversions - Interest in application modernization, refactoring, or enterprise-scale development Required Skills: C#, ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC, SQL Server, T-SQL Important Skills: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, Object-oriented programming Nice-to-Have Skills: Team-based development, Willingness to learn, Coding standards, Problem-solving skills, Attention to detail, Technical documentation