Intern - IT Finance Technology

About Us

More than 35 years ago, SelectQuote was founded on one core promise: to help our customers protect the people they value most. We pioneered the way consumers shopped for term life insurance, and now, we also help people find home insurance, auto insurance, senior health insurance and more. Our quick and easy process saves consumers both time and money, and today, more than 2 million families trust us to help them with their insurance needs.

But what truly sets us apart is our people, and the opportunities to grow your career with SelectQuote are unmatched.

About the Role

The IT Intern will have the opportunity to learn and apply an analytical problem-solving approach to a diverse set of business questions. The IT Intern will work directly with the Managers and members of the IT team as well as other stakeholders who work with technology around Select Quote. This internship will prepare the candidate for future work in the field of IT by equipping them to leverage a variety of tools and techniques to answer business questions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and testing new features for our web applications
• Support the team by troubleshooting and debugging issues in existing code
• Contribute to frontend components using React under the guidance of senior developers
• Learn and apply best practices in C#.NET or Node.js to help build and maintain backend services
• Gain practical experience with SQL by helping to write and test database queries
• Participate in team meetings, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies to understand the full development lifecycle
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to understand project requirements
• Help create and maintain technical documentation for new and existing features

Skills/Abilities:

• Foundational knowledge of programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms
• Familiarity with web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Exposure to React, C#, or Node.js through coursework, personal projects, or prior internships
• A basic understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Eager to learn, ask questions, and accept constructive feedback
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand the issue and provide workarounds and document issues

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in Junior or Senior year of college/university
• Degree focused in Computer Science Information Systems Data Science Analytics Statistics Mathematics Engineering
• Relevant previous internship experience or the completion of a project that demonstrates aptitude for programming and data analysis

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed indoors with potential for exposure to safety and health hazards related to office work. Could periodically travel to other office and operational sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

SelectQuote Core Values:

S ervice: We create positive customer experiences.

E ntrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks.

L eadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams.

E mpowerment: We embrace a changing environment.

C ourage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

T eamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.