Software Developer Intern

Job Locations US-PA-Wilkes Barre
Job ID
2026-5817
# of Openings
1
Category
Internships
Company
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies

Overview

Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies—an A+ (Superior) rated, nationwide Property & Casualty insurer backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With supportive leadership, collaborative teams, and opportunities to grow, GUARD is a place where people build meaningful, long‑term careers.


Good Things You Can Count On.
•  Hybrid schedule: 2 days remote / 3 in‑office
•  Predictable hours (no nights, weekends, or holidays)
•  Competitive pay + generous PTO
•  Medical, dental & vision starting day one
•  401(k), tuition reimbursement & longevity bonuses

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:
    • JavaScript
    • 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 DevOps 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.

This role may be based out of any of our office locations, including:

WilkesBarre, PA

 

 

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