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ARAG Legal Insurance

Application Developer Intern

On site

Des moines, United states

Fresher

Internship

27-01-2026

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Skills

Communication Problem Solving Time Management Java JavaScript DevOps Azure DevOps Quality Assurance Scrum Customer Service Training Architecture Programming angular Organization Azure Software Development Agile Microservice Spring Spring Security Maven

Job Specifications

Do you have a passion for building new digital tools for consumers? Do you have experience in both Java and angular applications? Are you seeking the opportunity to work with an Agile team on highly-complex applications?

ARAG is hiring an Application Developer Intern for the summer of 2026! This person will actively contribute within a team setting to build, enhance, and support custom-developed software benefiting the business. Apply today to start your career at ARAG.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Execution
Analyzes, develops, tests, implements, documents, and maintains applications that meet ARAGs business needs, with guidance.
Unit tests code to an acceptable defect level prior to handoff to Quality Assurance Testing and User Acceptance Testing.
Creates automated unit tests as part of development.
Submits code for reviews and integrates suggestions into solution while meeting security standards necessary to pass the code review.
Provides status updates to Manager, Application Development & Quality on a proactive and timely basis.
Participants in development and scrum team meetings.
Planning
Proactively monitors systems availability performance and capacity and suggest adjustments, as appropriate.
Maintains documentation and design papers.
Meets agreed upon timeframes.
Balances prioritizes and manages time with direction.
Actively participates in educational opportunities, both technical and business opportunities.
Production Support
Provides production support for applications and researches the root cause(s).
Develops business knowledge of the applications assigned to effectively provide support maintenance.
Provides tactical troubleshooting and resolution of system incidents and problems while collaborating with IT Ops, Product Owners, and other developers.
Serves as a positive role model by representing ARAG at its Best.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge:

Qualifications

Required:

Understanding of Object-Oriented programming concepts
Knowledge of software development life cycle and methodologies

Preferred:

Spring Security & Framework
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Concepts
Unit testing strategies
Microservice Architecture

Skills:

Required:

Proven experience working successfully on a team.
Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, organization, time management and communication skills.
Strong customer service skills

Preferred:

Java
Angular (2.0 or greater) or another JavaScript framework
Azure DevOps Experience
Responsive Design
Nexus, Maven, NPM Experience

Education:

Currently pursuing, or already has completed, a Bachelor’s degree in an IT related filed or equivalent combination of education, experience and formal training in IT or a related field. Must be in good academic standing with applicable college institution.

Experience:

Previous application development or related IT experience preferred. Course work or experience using Java, Java Script, and Angular preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Associations, Etc.:

None required.

Physical:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About the Company

ARAG legal insurance gives people and their families confidence and protection to handle life’s legal issues. ARAG partners with attorneys to provide essential legal services ranging from writing your will to representing you in a lawsuit. Learn more about our legal insurance plans offered through employers, to individuals and for other affiliate groups at ARAGlegal.com. Know more