Information Technology Intern

Job Description Job Description

As an Information Technology Intern , you will assist the Systems & Technology Department in supporting the Company's Information Technology function.

This is a Binghamton home office position.

Description of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct trial runs and unit testing of programs and software applications to confirm desired output and verify instructions are documented properly.

• Assist with systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control use of computer systems software and determine means of increasing operating efficiency.

• Consult with management and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems and suggest changes.

• Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions for review by management. Insert comments in coded instructions so others can understand the program.

• Research routine user problems. Refer more complex problems to supervisor or technical staff.

• Communicate with hardware and software end users to determine required course of action for problems encountered.

• Develop and test solutions for problems encountered.

• Work with end users to implement corrections and updates as needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned by management.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in programming languages.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Must be dependable and able to adhere to a work schedule.

Work Environment: We provide a unique opportunity to learn and explore new technologies in web, mobile, and client/server frameworks in a collaborative team environment. We foster forward thinking and challenge our team to find improved ways to solve problems.

Education Required: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science. Two years of completed college coursework required. Completion of three years of college coursework preferred.

Pay Range: $17.00 to $21.00 hourly

The starting pay rate for this role is based on a variety of relevant factors, including location, education, experience, and skills.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

Security Mutual is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About SML:

Security Mutual Life is a leading provider of life insurance, accumulation products and retirement-, business- and estate-planning services for individuals, families and businesses. Our innovative products help our clients meet their financial protection needs. Headquartered in Binghamton, New York, the Company was founded in 1886 and is recognized for its longstanding history of financial strength and stability.

We continually invest in technology. Our agents and employees are equipped with the latest tools and deliver outstanding service to our hundreds of thousands of policyholders throughout the United States.

We are committed to our neighbors and communities. Security Mutual and its employees help support a wide variety of community and charitable initiatives and organizations through our donations and service.

At Security Mutual our employees are among the Company's most valued assets. We offer competitive salary and benefits and our work environment reflects the Company's core values of trust, respect and integrity.

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