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Senior Backend Engineer

Lincoln, NE · Remote

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A Remote Backend Developer Intern assists in building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web or mobile applications. Working remotely, they typically collaborate with senior developers and other team members through online communication tools. Their tasks often include writing code, debugging, testing backend functionality, and learning about different backend frameworks and languages. This internship is a great way to gain hands-on experience in software development while working from anywhere.

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Software Developer Intern - Packaged Systems

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

Lincoln, NE • Remote

$19.75 - $25.75/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Ameritas rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 301 rated insurance

Job description

Position Description:

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking aSoftware Developer Intern - Packaged Systemsto drive the business by supporting the Individual, AIC/AAS, and Retirement business efforts. This exciting role will offer exposure to working in the AWS cloud with Python, and/or experience using A.I. to write code.

Position Location:

This is a remote role (Nebraska or Ohio) and does not require regular in-office presence.

Position Start Date:

This internship will begin ASAP (late summer or fall 2026).

What You Do:

  • Design and develop:
    • solutions utilizing custom packaged insurance software
    • custom applications using Java, SpringBoot, JavaScript, React/Redux, Python or custom scripting languages
  • Work with automation tools while working with a range of developers and technologies (including GitHub).
  • Gain experience with a cross section of IT resources to enhance existing, or develop new applications.
  • Utilize JavaScript and other scripting languages.
  • Work with SQL and relational databases.

What You Bring:

  • Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution for the entire duration of the internship studying computer science, information systems or related field.
  • Ability to commit to a 12-month or longer internship, working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
    • Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
    • Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
  • Understanding of coding and basic principles of application development required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

What we offer:

  • 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 goesback into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
  • We're committed 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're committed 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.

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