Software Developer Intern

Location: Wilkes Barre

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ "Superior" by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway group - one of the financially strongest organizations in the world!

Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide.

Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company's success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!

Responsibilities

* Assist with application conversion projects, supporting multiple phases of an enterprise app modernization initiative through user story-driven development.

* Support and enhance existing web‑based applications, contributing to ongoing maintenance and incremental improvements.

* Develop and test data‑driven web solutions using established internal frameworks and development standards.

* Work closely with the development team to implement assigned user stories, bug fixes, and technical tasks.

* Participate in project estimation, planning, and scheduling discussions to gain exposure to real‑world software delivery practices.

* Collaborate with team members through code reviews, design discussions, and daily development activities.

* Develop and maintain technical documentation to support application functionality, changes, and future enhancements.

* Learn internal development standards, tooling, and best practices while applying them consistently.

* Gain hands‑on experience in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an enterprise environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field.

* Foundational knowledge of object‑oriented programming and web application development concepts.

* Experience or coursework involving:

* C#

* ASP.NET / ASP.NET MVC

* SQL Server and T‑SQL

* Familiarity with front‑end web technologies:

* Java Script

* HTML5

* CSS (including frameworks such as Bootstrap)

* Ability to work effectively in a team-based development environment.

* Strong problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

* Ability to follow coding standards, document work, and accept feedback.

Nice to Have

* Exposure to:

* Visual Studio

* Git-based source control (TFS/Azure Dev Ops or similar)

* Web Services (Web API, WCF)

* Crystal Reports

* CSS preprocessors (LESS or SASS)

* Academic or personal projects involving web applications or system conversions.

* Interest in application modernization, refactoring, or enterprise-scale development.