IT Application Development Intern (Inforce) – Summer 2027

National Life · 3060 - 9183060

Pay: $19–$28/hr
Where: Addison, TX; Montpelier, VT
Posted: Sep 14

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good.

What you'd do

Work with technical teams to develop and support web applications, APIs, and solutions for internal and external users.
Build and enhance applications using technologies such as Angular, Java, REST APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and work with the team to deliver assigned development and support tasks.
Use DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, and JFrog to support code management, testing, and automated deployments.
Use approved AI tools for coding, research, troubleshooting, and documentation, including basic prompt engineering and validation of AI-generated results.
Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
Decision Making - Makes a sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.

What they want

Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
Basic understanding of software development concepts, web applications, APIs, or programming.
Exposure to technologies such as Angular, Java, GitHub, DevOps tools, or cloud platforms is a plus.
Familiarity with AI tools, prompt engineering, or using AI to support coding and troubleshooting is a plus.
Previous coursework, personal projects, internships, or hands-on technical experience is a plus.
Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.