Data Application Development Intern - Summer 2027

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a "small company" culture where your ideas will be heard with "big company" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

P&C IT Services provides professional services to help our business units and corporate functions use technology to create, manage, and optimize information and business processes.  IT Services can include a wide range of activities such as: software development, data management, Cloud services, IT security, network security, technical support, establishing and overseeing access rights, procuring and maintaining equipment or software, managing the infrastructure, and defining security procedures,  The overall goal of IT Services is to provide technology solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and give our company a competitive advantage over our competitors.

Great American’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. This is a hybrid role that combines in-office and remote work. Employees are expected to maintain a meaningful on-site presence to support collaboration, relationship building, and business success.

The IT Data group is seeking a Data Application Engineer Intern for summer 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Documentation Management
• Unit Test Development
• Enhancement Development
• Code Reviews
• Maintaining and updating our team's documentation.
• Assisting the team with code reviews.
• Developing stories that contribute to the team's goals.

 

Requirements:
Ability to work in the office at minimum three days a week.

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related
• 2030 graduation year preferred

Experience/skills:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in languages like Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript. 
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook  
• Development Tools: Familiarity with tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code or IntelliJ.  
• Software Development Lifecycle: Understanding the stages of software development, from planning and design to testing and deployment.  
• Debugging and Troubleshooting: Ability to identify and fix bugs efficiently.  
• Web Technologies: Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and frameworks like SpringBoot, React, Angular, or Vue can be beneficial.    
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills  
• Outstanding organizational skills  
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team  
• Ability to work on tight deadlines as needed  
• Strong analytical skills to tackle complex coding challenges and find innovative solutions.  
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.  

Business Unit:

Property & Casualty IT Services

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

 

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

 

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.