IT Intern - Enterprise Applications Evergreen

Horizon BCBSNJ employees must live in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut or Delaware

Job Summary:

Horizon BCBSNJ seeks a self-directed IT intern with a passion for technology, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The intern will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

The IT intern will be asked to participate in projects from inception to production deployment
Assist the Enterprise Applications team in the automation of job functions, creation of information management dashboards, and migration to the Cloud
Analyze existing business functions and determine where automation opportunities exist
Participate in team activities, including status meetings, design sessions, and code reviews
Provide and share weekly status updates

Requirements:

Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information System, or related field
Experience with Java, Python, JavaScript, or related programming language
Experience with the following would be beneficial: Jenkins (DevOPS oriented with Groovy, Pipelines, Shell script), knowledge towards GIT, Docker
Familiarity with data store and infrastructure components
Soft Skills include: Analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong verbal and written communications; Willing to learn and be self-motivated

Additional Information:

Exposure to enterprise work environment and culture
Hands on experience in executing and supporting IT systems, analyzing and troubleshooting system and data issues, and organizing and conducting meetings and working sessions
Ability to learn and sharpen technical skills
Insight into dealing with and solving real world IT challenges and problems
Experience with making a business case and presenting solutions

Location: 3 Penn Plaza Newark NJ - Hybrid Work Schedule

Schedule: 8am-5pm (9 hour work day with lunch)

Duration: 11 week Summer Internship Program (June 2, 2025 - August 15, 2025)

This is a pipeline requisition for the 2025 Summer Internship Program not currently an open position.

Horizon will consider reasonable accommodation requests as part of the recruiting and hiring process.

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability and any other protected class as required by federal, state or local law.