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

The Hartford • Columbus, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future. Tech & Ops Program Summer 2026 – Technology & Data Intern Program Overview 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. Company Culture 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. This role is a hybrid position in Columbus. OH. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future. What You'll Gain A challenging assignment supporting a Technology & Operations team Develop core competencies in Agile Delivery, DevOps, Business Analysis, Project Management, and Digital Adoption, with exposure to development frameworks, programming languages, data pipelines, and other technology tools aligned to your intended path. Mentorship, coaching, feedback, and self-directed learning Networking, volunteerism, and employee engagement experiences

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
• Participating in software development lifecycles, including coding, testing, debugging, and documentation
• Analyzing 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees