Intern - Software Developer

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER INTERNSHIP

FARMERS MUTUAL HAIL INSURANCE COMPANY OF IOWA

Looking for an internship to increase your software development skills in a very talented and progressive Agile IT department? Farmers Mutual Hail (located in West Des Moines) is currently looking for four qualified undergraduates to intern as Software Developers for our 2026 Summer Internship Program . This is a paid internship starting Monday, May 18 through Friday, August 7, working up to 40 hours per week for the summer, with the potential to turn into a full-time, permanent position in the future. Interns will be responsible for coding software solutions for real projects, including the creation of new functions, enhancements, and maintenance to support our policy administration system. We are looking for currently-enrolled college students who are close to the West Des Moines area , as this is not a remote internship.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following :

• Evaluates, clarifies, and understands requirements, documents, and functional specifications.
• Codes software in accordance with specifications and requirements, using Java.
• Validates software; complies with specifications and requirements.
• Creates, updates, and maintains appropriate development documentation.
• Interacts / communicates with other IT department staff.
• Follows all IT department processes and procedures.
• Accomplishes other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Work Environment :

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization by Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Therefore, if you will require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, we cannot consider your application at this time.

Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company does not discriminate in employment (EOE). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. #LI-DNI