Technology Internship Program (Software Engineering)
You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As one of the country’s largest writers of commercial and specialty insurance, CNA depends on the talent, expertise and enthusiastic engagement of our employees. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally, offering unique expertise for the businesses and industries we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to serve a broad range of customers while supporting our communities through charitable contributions and employee volunteerism.CNA’s Tech Summer Internship Program is looking to create a team of interns for a dynamic and fast pace 10-12 week training program that provides hands on experience and unique opportunities across a variety of technologies. Interns will have experiences in areas such as Application Development and Dev Ops while working with Agile methodologies and tools.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Program Features and Benefits:
- Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects
- Work directly with experienced CNA developers to learn the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology
- Apply software engineering best practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Use Public Cloud platforms to create business applications and services
- In-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, CNA’s organization and how Technology plays a leading role in an insurer’s profitability
- A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your internship program at CNA
- Opportunities to meet with members of our senior leadership team and learn about their personal experiences in Technology within the insurance industry
- Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance
- Consideration for potential full-time placement upon graduation
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior (undergraduate) or in first year of Masters program pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- A minimum 3.00 GPA is required (overall and major)
- Computer Science courses in:
- Object-oriented language(s), Java preferred
- Data Structures
- Web Development
- SQL and Database Fundamentals
- Knowledge of Information Security and Application Security
- Knowledge of Systems and Network Architecture
- Interest in the Insurance Industry
- Some previous work experience preferred
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and the ability to cultivate and maintain positive business relationships
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Effective problem solving, analytical aptitude, learn quickly and embrace change
- Ability to learn and change quickly
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Program Location:
CNA’s corporate headquarters is located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 151 N Franklin St, near all public transportation from the city and suburbs. The program will employ a hybrid working model, alternating between working in the office and from home.
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In certain jurisdictions, CNA is legally required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. In District of Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington, the national base pay range for this job level is $35,000 to $65,000 annually. Salary determinations are based on various factors, including but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and location. CNA offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to help our employees – and their family members – achieve their physical, financial, emotional and social wellbeing goals. For a detailed look at CNA’s benefits, please visit cnabenefits.com.
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CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact leaveadministration@cna.com