IT Application Development Intern (Inforce) - Summer 2027

Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.

Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.

We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: Do good. Be good. Make good.

Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY:

At National Life Group, we are modernizing our business and evolving our customer experience through digital-first technology solutions. Our technology teams play a critical role in building, enhancing, and supporting the applications and platforms that enable our customers, agents, and employees to do business more effectively.

The IT Applications Development Intern will work within our Inforce Applications team and partner with developers, business analysts, product owners, and other technology professionals to develop, enhance, test, and support business applications. Depending on project needs, the intern may contribute to application development, system integrations, troubleshooting, production support, automation, and technical documentation.

This role provides hands-on exposure to enterprise application development and support within a large-scale technology environment. The intern will work with stakeholder teams across National Life Group in an Agile environment, gain experience with modern development practices and tools, and participate in the full application lifecycle—from requirements and design through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

The ideal candidate is curious, analytical, and interested in applying software development and problem-solving skills to real business challenges while gaining practical experience working with enterprise technology platforms.

This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you will be in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.  Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teammates to document and analyze digital customer experiences. You will develop metrics, reporting, visualization, analysis, and recommendations that help program leaders guide strategy and change initiatives.

• Work with technical teams to develop and support web applications, APIs, and solutions for internal and external users.
• Build and enhance applications using technologies such as Angular, Java, REST APIs, and cloud-based platforms.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum meetings and work with the team to deliver assigned development and support tasks.
• Use DevOps tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, SonarQube, and JFrog to support code management, testing, and automated deployments.
• Use approved AI tools for coding, research, troubleshooting, and documentation, including basic prompt engineering and validation of AI-generated results.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, or a similar technical field.
• Enthusiastic, curious, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts, web applications, APIs, or programming.
• Exposure to technologies such as Angular, Java, GitHub, DevOps tools, or cloud platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI tools, prompt engineering, or using AI to support coding and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Previous coursework, personal projects, internships, or hands-on technical experience is a plus.

AI Proficiency Expectations

At National Life Group, we view AI as an enabler of human potential.  We use AI to help us work smarter, serve more clients, and keep our promises, while remaining in a relationship-driven business where our people are our greatest strength.

All associates are expected to:

• Leverage approved AI tools, where appropriate, to improve the efficiency, quality, and impact of their work.
• Stay curious and open to new AI-enabled ways of working.
• Exercise sound judgment by reviewing and validating AI-generated content.
• Maintain accountability for the accuracy, quality, fairness, and integrity of work products by adhering to National Life's AI guiding principles.
• Use AI responsibly and in accordance with company policies related to confidentiality, data privacy, security, compliance, retention, and intellectual property.

Core Competencies

• Service Focus - Demonstrates a client centric focus for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Decision Making - Makes a sense of complex information, critically evaluates, and creates solutions.
• Results Oriented - Sets performance and personal goals; Driven to meet or exceed goals and objectives.
• Plans and Aligns - Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; Aligns people and skills to tasks and assignments; Evaluates results of work.
• Demonstrates Learning Agility - Enhances skills and knowledge through continuous learning; Focuses on personal results by establishing stretch goals; Seeks feedback and changes accordingly.
• Establishes Relationships - Builds partnerships with others to instill trust, collaborate, and meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively - Actively listens, conveys messages to meet different audience needs, and remains open to new ideas and opinions.
• Fosters Diversity - Values diversity and difference in thought, experience, and perspective; Promotes an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion; Supports equal and fair treatment for all.

HOW YOU SHOW UP :

• Highly reliable, engaged and possess a customer service attitude
• Demonstrate effective communication to various areas of the organization (technical and non-technical)
• Bring creativity, thought leadership, and curiosity to the table; actively participate in forums to contribute and learn
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, i.e. a problem solver’s mindset
• Eager to learn, ask relevant questions, seek new knowledge, and make connections
• Enjoy taking on challenges and working towards solutions both collaboratively and independently 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10-week paid internship (June 1 - August 6) with formal orientation and onboarding
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders throughout the summer
• Cross-Departmental group project focused on an enterprise-wide solution presented at company-wide event
• Presentation skills coaching sessions
• Learning opportunities throughout program
• Access to mentors (former program participants)

Base Pay Range .  The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.  The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

Additional Compensation and Benefits . The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.

Hourly Pay Range

$19—$28 USD

National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.

Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.

National Life Group

1 National Life Dr

Montpelier, VT 05604