Technology Interns

Job Title

Technology Internship Program (Engineering)

Job Location

• Chicago, IL, USA

Job Overview

• CNA's Tech Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic and fast-paced 10-12 week training program for interns interested in technology.
• Gain hands-on experience and unique opportunities across various technologies, including application development and DevOps.
• Work with Agile methodologies and tools, learning software engineering best practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Use public cloud platforms to create business applications and services.
• Gain in-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, and CNA's organization.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package

Responsibilities

• Undertake challenging and innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects.
• Work directly with experienced CNA developers to learn the eXtreme Programming methodology and software engineering best practices.
• Create business applications and services using public cloud platforms.
• Gain in-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, and CNA's organization.
• Collaborate with a dedicated manager and mentor throughout the internship program.
• Meet with members of CNA's senior leadership team to learn about their experiences in technology within the insurance industry.
• Participate in professional and personal development activities.
• Receive ongoing feedback and coaching on performance.

Requirements

• Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior (undergraduate) or in the first year of a Masters program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA required (overall and major).
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented languages, preferably Java.
• Familiarity with data structures, web development, SQL, and database fundamentals.
• Knowledge of information security, application security, systems, and network architecture.
• Interest in the insurance industry.
• Previous work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and cultivate positive business relationships.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical aptitude, quick learner, and adaptable to change.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

We're excited for you to apply!