IT Software Engineering Internship

Overview:

Talcott’s Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to deeply immerse themselves in real-life business challenges! As part of this ten-week fast-paced summer program, students work side by side with our industry professionals. Our internship opportunity shall be a weekly hybrid onsite work arrangement in our contemporary Hartford, Connecticut campus on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Throughout this experience, students will dive into business assignments that shall expand their technical expertise, business knowledge and leadership skills. In addition to hands-on learning, Talcott’s internship program offers an extensive calendar of enrichment activities to support a student’s personal growth! We sponsor frequent social events where our interns can directly interact with members of our leadership team among many other disciplines. 

Talcott is seeking an IT intern to support our Information Technology department as a Software Engineering Intern.  The ideal candidate will get hands-on experience in Python, SQL, Azure, and MS Fabric technologies to develop software solutions. The selected individual will work with our Software Engineers to analyze data, provide project support, and/or potentially develop code for Talcott’s Business Applications portfolio.  

Responsibilities: 

Analyze data/requirements and translate into technical specifications 

Analyze, design, and possibly develop software programs aligned to the portfolio 

Collaborate cross-functionally with software engineers, business users, project managers, and others to bring the planned outcome to closure 

Provide recommendations for continuous improvement 

Work alongside other engineers on the team to elevate technology and consistently apply best practices 

Qualifications:  

Student pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline 

Solid technical proficiency with an eagerness to learn new technologies such as Python, SQL, React, MS Fabric, Power BI or other coding tools

Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Professional and positive attitude  

Team oriented with the ability to work well independently  

Previous internship experience is preferred but not required

Demonstrated drive for continuous learning and growth

Strong work ethic and the willingness to “do what it takes” to meet business deliverables

Desire to continually improve processes while delivering timely and accurate results

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while effectively managing conflicting priorities