2020-09-21 00:00:21
United states
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Overview:
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Intern will assist the Agency Systems team with researching current applications and documenting the current and future design for the application. Will be responsible of working with IT and business staff in documenting requirements for the enhancement and/or rewrite of applications and developing, testing and deploying the applications to production with the assistance of Agency Systems developer(s).
Position Responsibilities:
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Gather requirements, design, develop and test the platform.
- Assures that hardware and software operate efficiently.
- Utilizes programming tools effectively to ensure accuracy and enhance productivity.
- Assembles and analyzes data relating to processing problems, soliciting help as needed from IT and business unit associates.
- Consults and/or advises business unit associates by written and/or oral communication on inquiries concerning existing or proposed systems.
- Participates in meetings on developmental projects.
- Within 3 months, be familiar with the Western & Southern Financial Group application development standards and Solution Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process.
- Within 3 month, be familiar with the basic functions of Western & Southern Agency.
- Within 1 month, be able to perform basic tasks as assigned by the Development manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Selection Criteria:
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3.0 GPA or higher.
- Strong analytical skills, experience identifying and defining problems; collecting or interpreting data, establishing facts, and providing effective solutions.
- C#/.Net
- SQL (SQL Server and/or Oracle databases)
- Business Analysis and Requirements gathering
- Open to collaboration/assessment of business processes using technology.
- Motivation and ability to be productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-direction, flexibility, and an eagerness to learn.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality, emphasizing the need to deliver quality products and/or services.
Educational Requirements:
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Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science or related field of study.
Computer skills and knowledge of hardware & software required:
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Proficient in specific programming languages required for the position. - Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Certifications & licenses (i.e. Series 6 & 63, CPA, etc.):
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None required.
Work Setting:
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This position works in an office setting and remains continuously in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings. This position will frequently make repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Western & Southern Financial Group, a Fortune 500 company, is a dynamic family of diversified financial services companies that provides life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, retirement planning and investment products and services to help millions of consumers nationwide to plan and protect their financial futures.
With more than 5,000 associates and more than 50,000 individuals in our selling group, Western & Southern offers consumers and businesses the financial products and services they require to meet their insurance needs and investment goals. Having reached more in excess of $50 billion in assets owned and under management, we are leveraging our industry leading financial strength to fuel our growth through strategic acquisitions, increases in our current product revenue stream and expansion into new distribution channels and businesses.
Western & Southern provides a host of benefits that include medical, dental, life, pension, 401K, free fitness facility, on-site cafeteria, and generously subsidized parking. Western & Southern promotes a stable, fulfilling and challenging environment with an emphasis on excellence and continued career development.
