Intern – IT Application Development at SelectQuote Insurance Services

Job Description

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

About The Role

The IT Intern will have the opportunity to learn and apply an analytical problem-solving approach to a diverse set of business questions. The IT Intern will work directly with the Managers and members of the IT team as well as other stakeholders who work with technology around Select Quote. This internship will prepare the candidate for future work in the field of IT by equipping them to leverage a variety of tools and techniques to answer business questions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Learn C#.NET and Javascript/Typescript application development
Take on programming tasks
Work with common web application frameworks with C#.NET
Write and test SQL migration scripts
Participate in a Scrum Team – story pointing, story refinement, sprint reviews, etc.

Skills/Abilities

Curious creative problem solver
Strong communication skills and attention to detail
Quick self-motivated learner
Ability to work independently and with a team
Excellent Problem solving skills
Solid organizational skills including multitasking and time-management
Strong client-facing and teamwork skills

Education And Experience

Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university
Degree focused in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Relevant previous internship experience or the completion of a project that demonstrates aptitude for programming and problem solving
Basic understanding of software engineering
Basic understanding of SQL preferred

Physical Requirements

Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values

Service: We create positive customer experiences.

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

Benefits found in job post

Medical insurance