Enterprise Architecture Co-Op

Berkley•Urbandale, IA

About The Position

The Enterprise Architecture Intern/Co-Op supports Berkley Technology Services’ Enterprise Architecture team with architectural reviews, business interaction, research, problem-solving, design, recommendations, and decision-making. The role works with team Architects to define, document, and test target architectures and patterns, helping the team meet its service-level agreements and organizational commitments. The Co-Op also contributes to internal development efforts for small applications owned by Enterprise Architecture. These applications help employees access architecture and governance services and serve as systems of record for architecture data. The position offers exposure to broader business and technology challenges than a typical development internship while providing opportunities to develop applications and interact with management and senior leaders in the insurance industry.

Requirements

Interest in both development and non-development internship or Co-Op assignments.
Completion of 2–3 years in the candidate’s major course of study.
Strong aptitude in a current JavaScript framework such as Next.js, React, or Vue.js.
Strong technical aptitude, critical-thinking, and quantitative skills.
Ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; Excel pivot-table capability is required.
Ability to learn new technologies and applications quickly, with a demonstrated track record of self-directed learning.
Excellent communication, time-management, organizational, and planning skills.
Basic knowledge of or experience with SQL.
Ability to work well on a team and be productive without constant supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Solid documentation skills.
Curiosity and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior help desk, teaching assistant, or computer lab experience.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Git, GitHub, Git Bash, GitHub Actions, Ansible, or Terraform.

Responsibilities

Review Building Permit request forms for completeness and accuracy, consult with requestors on design when needed, and follow up with requestors and vendors on open tasks.
Research tools and solutions, participate in subject-matter-expert interviews, and assist Architects in developing target-state architectures and patterns.
Ensure architecture and pattern documentation is complete and accessible, and potentially help present it to the broader Architecture community.
Conduct proofs of concept and develop patterns for AI use cases, such as code upgrades, code generation, and simple RAG models.
Research tools and solutions within specific capabilities and work with Endpoint and Platform teams to finalize decisions and roadmaps.
Work with Procurement and Asset Management to update the approved software list and lifecycle information for software titles slated for retirement.
Attend team meetings, collaborate on assignments and solutions, and track work using Jira and Agile ceremonies.
Assemble data and report on key Enterprise Architecture OKRs.
Communicate effectively across technical functions and with technical and non-technical individuals and teams.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic professional environment.