Tech & Ops Program Summer 2026 Technology & Data Intern (Columbus)

The Hartford • Columbus, OH

112d

About The Position

At The Hartford, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every voice is valued. Our culture is built on a foundation of integrity, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. We believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally and personally through continuous learning, mentorship, and meaningful work. Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. As an intern, you'll experience a culture that encourages curiosity, celebrates achievements, and supports your journey to becoming a future contributor in technology and operations. The Hartford's Technology, Data, and Operations organization is excited to offer an immersive summer program designed to help students explore career paths in software engineering, data engineering, cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, data science and technology operations within the insurance industry. Interns will engage in meaningful work, mentorship, and experience with an emphasis on professional growth and development, and networking opportunities.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate students expecting to graduate in May 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Desired majors include, but are not limited to: Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics, Economics (other STEM-related and/or technical/analytical majors)
• Strong communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies and challenge assumptions
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems using structured, critical thinking and logical reasoning to develop data-driven solutions
• Ethical Judgment & Integrity: Commitment to responsible data use and understanding of how decisions affect stakeholders and the business
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support business goals and improve performance

Nice To Haves

• Experience and exposure in one or more of the following: AI: LLM, NLP, ML, Gen 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
• 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
• Analyze large datasets using tools like Python, SQL, and cloud-native technologies
• Support cybersecurity initiatives through research, evaluation, and defense strategies
• Apply technical skills to solve business challenges and improve processes

Benefits

• Short-term or annual bonuses
• Long-term incentives
• On-the-spot recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree