2027 Summer Software Engineer Intern

WoodmenLife•Omaha, NE

4d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

WoodmenLife is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to join our team for the Summer 2027 program. This 10-week internship is designed to provide valuable workplace experience in the insurance industry by exposing interns to the planning, execution, and evaluation stages of various work projects and initiatives. The program aims to foster a dynamic and innovative work environment, integrate interns with fresh perspectives, contribute to value-added work, and enhance the company's talent pipeline. WoodmenLife is committed to supporting interns with real-world experience and mentorship to prepare them for meaningful careers and to make a positive impact in their communities. As a not-for-profit life insurance company with over 135 years of service, WoodmenLife focuses on protecting the financial future of families and making a difference in hometowns across America.

Requirements

Sophomore, Junior or Senior in college with area of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics or related fields
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA
Ability to work 38.75 hours per week
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively while working collaboratively.
Proficient computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
The ability to provide seamless, trustworthy, attentive and resourceful (S.T.A.R.) customer service.
Passion for making an impact in local communities
Communicated Effectively: Clearly and promptly shares information with others, actively listens for understanding, and delivers concise verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders.
Innovation: Generates and shares creative ideas that improve processes and add value. Demonstrates open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and a willingness to explore new approaches.
Collaboration: Actively supports others and builds strong relationships by embracing teamwork, valuing diverse perspectives, and exchanging constructive feedback to achieve shared success.
Experience with software development, code repositories and software IDE’s.

Responsibilities

Gain broad exposure to the WoodmenLife organization by meeting weekly with the Internship Cohort, collectively with Executive Leadership, and one-on-one with leaders at the division level.
Summarize and present capstone presentation of the internship experience including project accomplishments, skill development, and key learnings.
Serve as a key member of the Agile intern team through the Developer role.
Collaborate with development teams to build and maintain software solutions using Microsoft technologies, with a focus on Azure services and toolsets.
Gain hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, including managing pipelines and work items to support continuous integration and delivery workflows.
Apply strategic thinking and an innovative mindset to contribute to the design and development of scalable, efficient, and maintainable software systems.
Write code, debug, and test applications using development languages such as Java, C#, .NET, and Python.
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, to deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.
Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, including version control, documentation, and code reviews.