Position Description:
This position is an opportunity to gain exposure to the Ameritas IT environment and architecture analysis process. Gain insight into how architecture analysis evolves intotechnologicalinitiatives.
The intern willbe responsible fordirectly supporting the architecture function byassistingwith analysis and presenting datatomake informed decisions on IT investments.Additionally, the internwill collaborate with the architecture team to analyze emerging technologies, develop integrated solutions, and help translate architectural vision into actionable technology initiatives that drive business value and innovation.
Position Start Date:
This internship will begin in January 2027or May 2027depending on availability.This is not a summer only internship. This is a long term (12+ months) internship.
Position Location:
This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE or Cincinnati, OH working partially in-office and partially from home.
What you do:
Assistin project initiatives with the following accountabilities:
- Gather requirements through interviews and/or research.
- Document findings and present results to the stakeholders.
- Plan and execute proof of concepts to prove out technology use cases.
- Work with managers and architects to provide insight into project-related designs.
- Support in the creation ofarchitecture or transition artifacts and visualizations for use internally with project sponsors.
- Design and develop codesolutions that bridge multiple technology domains including data integration pipelines and security frameworks.
- Support in creation of Ameritastechnology framework taxonomywhichwill aid the company toorganize IT assets, analyze their value, and align technology investments with business goals.
- Maintain and expand architecture knowledge base through collaborationwithstakeholders.
- Write scripts for automation purposes and perform data query analysis.
- Special projects may include elements of web development, robotic process automation (RPA), AI,dataand/or low code.
What you bring:
- Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution studyingInformation Systems, ComputerScienceora similar relatedfield.
- Must be able to commit to a 12-month internship workingpart-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer
- Part-time hours:15-20 hoursper week
- Full-time hours:30-40 hoursa week
- Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skillsrequired.
- Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectivelyis required.
- Naturally curious demeanorwith the ability to ask insightful questions required.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skillsrequired.
- Positive, self-motivated individual withenthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges,responsibilities,and assignmentsdesired.
- Self-starter with a drive to make an impact desired.
What we offer:
At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offeringtrustedfinancial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.
- Our company motto is ?Fulfilling Life? and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, tobenefitour members/customers.
- We?recommitted to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work,we?recommitted to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.
This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.
Pay:
$13.33
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$26.67
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