Tech & Data Program Summer 2027 - Software Engineer Intern (Columbus)

The Hartford • Columbus, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Hartford’s Technology, Data, and Operations organization offers an immersive summer internship for students exploring careers in software engineering and related technology and operations fields in the insurance industry. The hybrid role is based in Columbus, Ohio, and includes meaningful work, mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities in an inclusive, collaborative environment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship; The Hartford will not support the STEM OPT I-983 Training Plan endorsement for this position.

Interns support a Technology & Operations team and develop competencies in Agile delivery, DevOps, business analysis, project management, and digital adoption. Depending on the assignment, interns may gain exposure to development frameworks, programming languages, data pipelines, and other technology tools aligned with their intended career path. The role includes coaching, feedback, self-directed learning, networking, volunteerism, and employee engagement experiences.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student expecting to graduate in May 2028 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Pursue a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or another STEM-related field.
• Have strong communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Show curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies and challenge assumptions.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex problems using structured, critical thinking and logical reasoning to develop data-driven solutions.
• Show ethical judgment and integrity, including commitment to responsible data use and understanding how decisions affect stakeholders and the business.
• Be able to translate complex data into actionable insights that support business goals and improve performance.
• Be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or exposure in one or more of the following areas: AI (LLM, NLP, ML, generative AI, deep learning, neural networks); programming (Java, Python, C#, JavaScript, .NET, SQL); data (ETL, PL/SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, GitHub); cybersecurity (cyber defense, security frameworks); cloud (AWS, Azure, Google); or web (HTML, CSS, React, Angular).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and business stakeholders to understand business needs.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a customer-first mindset.
• Participate in software development lifecycles, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation, as applicable.
• Analyze large datasets using tools such as Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies, as applicable.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives through research, evaluation, and defense strategies, as applicable.
• Apply technical skills to solve business challenges and improve processes.

Benefits

• Mentorship, coaching, feedback, and self-directed learning.
• Networking, volunteerism, and employee engagement experiences.
• Potential short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern