Intern – Software Developer (ReactJS)
Acadia Insurance, part of W. R. Berkley Corporation, is a leading commercial lines property and casualty insurer in the United States. They are offering a Software Development Internship where students will gain hands-on experience in software engineering, particularly with ReactJS, while collaborating with various teams to complete projects that drive business outcomes. Responsibilities Implement well-defined user stories to meet acceptance criteria; follow established coding standards; estimate and plan your own tasks; turn product ideas into working features driving business outcomes and customer delight Gain hands-on experience with technologies such as React (JavaScript Library), Next.js (React framework), Tailwind (CSS utility framework), Jest (JavaScript unit testing framework) and GraphQL (API query language) Write and execute unit tests; follow team coding standards; seek feedback through code reviews Participate in CI/CD workflows; assist with deployments to non-production environments; learn rollback and recovery processes Learn how to triage and troubleshoot production support incidents under mentor guidance Leverage innovation behaviors and design thinking for rapid learning from tight feedback loops Take an active role in scaled Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and share your perspective to help the team succeed Maintain clear documentation for your work; contribute to onboarding and knowledge-sharing resources Receive guidance from engineering mentors; pursue learning opportunities; share insights with the team Skills Registered undergraduate student pursuing a major in a Software Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field At least two years of college or university coursework completed in a Computer Science or MIS program Experience with full-stack web development (React framework preferred) Superior problem solving and analytical skills Strong customer service focus and sense of urgency Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and systems Demonstrates the WRBC core competencies, innovation behaviors, and behavioral competencies while performing essential duties and responsibilities Prior related co-op, internship, and/or on or off-campus technical experience preferred but not required Company Overview Acadia Insurance specializes in commercial property casualty insurance. Our company began in 1992 insuring businesses in Maine. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Westbrook, Maine, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is