Engineering Intern

Berkley•Moorestown, NJ

About The Position

This role will reside within the Data Management and Analytics group of W.R. Berkley, focusing on the Excess & Surplus (E&S Tech) Segment. The E&S Tech segment specializes in underwriting difficult-to-place moderate to high-risk commercial businesses, seeking creative solutions for new and unusual complex risks across lines such as Commercial Casualty, Professional Liability, and Commercial Property. ES Tech is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join the team as a Full Stack Software Engineering Intern. As a key member of the software engineering department, the intern will be an integral part of designing, developing, testing, and implementing innovative software solutions utilizing the Microsoft stack. The development approach follows the Agile Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, ensuring efficiency and adaptability in processes.

Requirements

Working towards a Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, Business, or related experience
Demonstrated interest and skill in software engineering, web development, or automation.
Strong analytic skills.
Creative problem solving.
Ability to learn new skills quickly.
Team Player.

Nice To Haves

C#, Object-oriented programming experience
HTML, css, JavaScript experience
SQL experience
Knowledge of the Agile Methodology and/or Scrum

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that enhance underwriting, claims, and operational processes, incorporating user interfaces, advanced algorithms, and workflow automation.
Facilitate the refinement, planning, and implementation of products for information delivery and processing, encompassing web applications, lightweight UIs, APIs, and console applications.
Contribute to a team effort in delivering solutions that meet business needs and align with the overall software vision and strategy.
Build and maintain an end-to-end approach, connecting all layers of software to fulfill product requirements.
Work closely with our experienced engineering team to learn and adhere to industry standards, best practices, and coding principles.
Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements and client-facing workflow enhancements, focusing on automating manual processes, optimizing user experience, and improving the SDLC.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to gain insights into various aspects of our industry, from underwriting to actuarial processes.
Demonstrate a passion for staying current on tech trends, experimenting with, and learning new technologies, and actively participating in internal and external technology communities.
Participate in code reviews, gaining valuable insights and feedback directly from senior engineers on a diverse range of topics.
Learn and implement DevSecOps practices within our robust existing infrastructure, including but not limited to build and release pipelines, automated testing, encryption, authentication and authorization, and cloud infrastructure.