Software Developer Intern

At Farmers Mutual Hail (FMH), our mission is simple: protect the livelihoods and legacies of America’s farmers through the complete farm insurance solutions we offer. As America’s Crop Insurance Company™, we’re headquartered in the U.S. and have been owned by the farmers we insure for over 125 years.

Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines, IA) is currently looking for a qualified undergraduate to join our 2027 Summer Internship Program.

This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 17 through Friday, August 6, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full‑time, permanent position in the future.

We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area, as this is not a remote internship.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Must be a currently-enrolled sophomore, junior or senior at an undergraduate college or university, majoring in Computer Science or MIS; or a Math major who has taken technical college-level courses. (
May 2027 graduates will not be eligible
).

Skills: Exposure to Java (a must), SQL queries, Object-Oriented Programming concepts is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates, clarifies, and understands requirements, documents, and functional specifications.
• Codes software in accordance with specifications and requirements, using Java.
• Validates software; complies with specifications and requirements.
• Creates, updates, and maintains appropriate development documentation.
• Interacts/communicates with other IT department staff.
• Follows all IT department processes and procedures.
• Accomplishes other tasks and duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office environment with individual workspace provided.
• On-site fitness center and cafeteria.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Opportunity to participate in company-wide activities.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company, SI. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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