Software Engineer Intern

Berkley Small Business Solutions (a Berkley Company) - West Hartford, CT

Full-time - Intern

West Hartford, CT

About the position

The Software Engineer Intern position at Berkley Small Business Solutions is designed for individuals pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related fields. The intern will support the development of new software applications and database analysis, aligning with business goals and objectives. This role involves coding, debugging, testing, and documentation, as well as collaboration with project managers and IT teams to enhance existing systems and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new software applications and database analysis.
• Standardize the quality assurance procedure for software.
• Oversee testing and resolve software defects.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.
• Investigate and reconcile system and workflow problems.
• Assist in the design, engineering, implementation, and support of information systems.
• Develop, test, implement, and maintain business software applications and databases.
• Write code according to design specifications and modify existing code as needed.
• Identify and correct program errors through debugging.
• Execute unit tests on new code and changes following specified test plans.
• Document code additions, changes, test procedures, and results clearly.
• Analyze, manage, and manipulate complex data models.
• Identify opportunities to enhance development approaches and improve product quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, users, and IT teams to define project deliverables.
• Assist in supporting existing applications and provide in-house education for end-users.
• Carry out procedures for handling system changes and enhancements.
• Investigate and reconcile system and workflow problems.

Requirements

• Pursuit of Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related fields.
• Fundamental knowledge of programming languages and technologies, including C#, ASP.NET, MVC, AJAX, Web Services, SOA, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, JSON, XML, SQL Server, and Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with software development practices and processes, especially within the Microsoft suite of products and development tools.
• Proficient with various computer and communication hardware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledgeable in the use and support of standard and open-source desktop and server applications.
• Analytical skills to analyze complex data models and manipulate data effectively.
• Adaptability in using tools, including AI models, while maintaining necessary thought processes and innovation in software development.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity employer.