Information Technology (IT) Software Development Intern

Hybrid Work Schedule

Buffalo, NY

Merchants Insurance Group, a leading Property and Casualty Insurer in the Northeast, is looking for a highly motivated IT Software Development Intern interested in learning and applying their skills in a corporate capacity. You will be working directly with developers and analysts responsible for delivering products and services on multiple platforms to internal and external customers.

Merchants Insurance Group is proud to be named one of Buffalo Business First’s Best Places to Work in Western New York for a 2^nd consecutive year and to be named both a “Fast Track” company and Top Private Company for the 5^th year in a row by Buffalo’s Business First. Merchants has also been named as one of Ward's top 50 performing insurance companies in the United States for the 3^rd year in a row. Ward's is the provider of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry. They analyze staff levels, compensation, business practices and expenses for all areas of company operations.

Merchants offers its colleagues a Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule requires 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days at home or in the office. This exciting Hybrid Work benefit offers colleagues a flexible work schedule with the ability to remain connected with their Merchants team and colleagues.

Projects may include:

• Software development activities with the supervision of an experienced developer.
• Leveraging Microsoft Business Intelligence solutions to provide data analysis and reporting methods. Tools include Microsoft SQL, PowerBI, PowerPivot, and PerformancePoint.
• Assist in reviewing business requirements and creating technical specifications.
• Analyze data, evaluate technology, and recommend solutions as assigned.
• Research projects in the area of DevOps, AI, or other guided technical research.
• Help create or improve technical documentation. This includes ongoing efforts around an Enterprise Architecture Framework.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Candidates should be pursuing a related IT degree or career and have practical or theoretical coding experience.
• An interest in pursuing a career with a property and casualty insurance company is desired.
• Full-time, paid internship at $17.00 hourly starting May 2024 through August 2024 based on school schedule. A minimum commitment of 2-3 months is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a team in a hybrid work environment
• Has a willingness to take on a diverse set of projects and deliver high quality work

Merchants Insurance Group Benefits:

• Welcoming and positive work environment.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Hybrid work schedule. The Hybrid work schedule will require 8 full days per month in the office, with the option to work the remaining days per month at home or in the office.