Intern - IT Application Development

Company Overview

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 Intern - IT Application Development will have the opportunity to learn and apply an analytical problem-solving approach to a diverse set of business questions. The Intern - IT Application Development will work directly with the Managers and members of the IT team as well as other stakeholders who work with technology around SelectQuote. 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 how to design, develop, and implement software components, enhancements, modules, and solutions which meet SelectQuote business needs and expectations with respect to key project/product performance measures.
• Learn how to design and develop software solutions directly from business specifications and requirements.
• Self-sufficiency during development phases is required, using other senior developers or architects to validate and peer review code.
• Expand existing software to meet the changing needs of our business lines.
• Adhere to development scope and timelines in accordance to overall project and in line with SelectQuote-provided development tools and processes.
• Contribute to scalable, automated solutions to service our customers and internal development team.
• Learn how to communicate effectively and efficiently with business line staff and vendor partners on solution development deliverables.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication skills.
• Strong initiative, innovative thinking skills, and the ability to analyze details and adopt a strategic view.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to effectively build relationships, promote a collaborative team environment, and influence others.

Education And Experience

• Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university.
• Degree focused in Computer Science Information Systems Data Science Analytics Statistics Mathematics Engineering.
• Relevant previous internship experience or the completion of a project that demonstrates aptitude for programming and data analysis.
• Familiarity with JavaScript/Node.js and related frameworks or tools (e.g., Express, npm).
• Basic understanding of HTML5 and CSS3.
• Awareness of RESTful API concepts and how they are used in applications.
• Exposure to SQL databases (MSSQL or similar).
• Comfortable using common code editors or IDEs (such as Visual Studio Code, Atom, or Eclipse).
• Familiarity with JIRA or other project tracking tools is a plus.

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.

Key skills/competency

• Software Development
• Application Design
• Analytical Problem-Solving
• JavaScript/Node.js
• HTML/CSS
• RESTful APIs
• SQL Databases
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Team Collaboration