Westfield Specialty Insurance is focused on bringing new ideas and solutions to meet business needs. The Application Development Engineer Intern will work on revising or reinventing tools for API visualization, participating in training and project work while collaborating with team members.
Responsibilities
- Assists the business unit in completing the tasks assigned to them, which often includes, but is not limited to, project work and covering the day-to-day operations of the business unit
- Participates in training programs, workshops, and on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to the field or industry of the internship
- Participates in summer internship program events, including Lunch and Learns
- Completes assigned tasks and projects efficiently and effectively, following instructions and guidelines provided by supervisors or mentors
- Conducts research, gathers data, and analyzes information relevant to the internship focus or assigned projects
- Takes responsibility for administrative and support tasks of the department
- Collaborates with colleagues, supervisors, and other stakeholders to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and ideas, and actively participates in team meetings or discussions
- Works on projects that provide opportunity to collaborate with other interns as well as associates in other departments, ranging from data analysis to mentors
- Identifies and resolves issues or challenges that arise during the internship, demonstrating problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to finding solutions
- Demonstrates professionalism, punctuality, and a strong work ethic by being reliable, responsible, and maintaining a positive attitude towards assigned responsibilities
- Develops business skills in communication and shadowing other professionals
- Maintaining accurate records, documenting progress, and preparing reports or presentations as required by the internship program or supervisors
- Attends business unit meetings as assigned and creates and delivers presentations
- Seeks feedback from supervisors or mentors, actively seeking opportunities for improvement, and applying learning to enhance performance throughout the internship
- For field roles, only: Expected to drive/travel at least 25% of working time to perform essential functions
Skills
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and/or commensurate experience
- Either actively enrolled in an academic institution in pursuit of a degree in a relevant course of study or is a recent college graduate, typically having attained a degree within the past 12 months
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship
- For field roles, only: Valid driver's license and a driving record that conforms to company standards
- Skills required will include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and Algorithms
Company Overview
Westfield Specialty is a prominent specialty insurance carrier, leveraging the financial strength of Westfield, a leading U.S.-based property and casualty insurance company and the well-established Lloyd’s of London Syndicate 1200. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.westfieldspecialty.com/.
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