Skills

Communication Leadership Python Java SQL power bi react

Job Specifications

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. 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 Java and SQL technologies in order 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 Annuity Administration 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, 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

About the Company

As an international life insurance group, Talcott Financial Group provides innovative and tailored insurance solutions that meet our clients' strategic needs. Our experienced team and the breadth of our capabilities enable us to operate with speed, clarity, and reliability, solving even the most complex business objectives. In 2023, Talcott was named a "Top Workplace" by the Hartford Courant for a fifth consecutive year. Know more