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Application Developer Intern

CompanyHomesteaders Life Company
LocationWest Des Moines
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will participate in a ten-week summer professional internship program focused on a specific project within IT Application Development, receiving mentorship from a leader. The role involves gaining experience with various technologies while contributing to an impactful project for the organization.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$19 - $20
Company Size
372
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader in providing products and services to help people design a better farewell.
About the Role

Description

The IT Application Development internship is part of a ten-week summer professional internship program. The program will consist of a focused project in the subject area of the internship, working closely with a leader who will mentor you. The program includes a number of personal and professional development opportunities. 


As part of this internship, not only will you be part of a project which is impactful to the organization, you will also gain experience with the following technologies:

  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • C#
  • .Net
  • Java Script
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Azure

Requirements

  • Pursuing a 4-year degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or other related majors
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Passion for technology and solving problems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Students with a sophomore classification or above in Spring 2026.
  • Available for full-time work from May to August 2026 with continued internship opportunities.  

Our benefits include: 

  • An excellent schedule – office closes at 1 p.m. every Friday
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Casual dress year-round 

About Homesteaders:

Homesteaders Life Company, a mutual company owned by its policy holders, is a national leader providing products and services to help people design a better farewell. Founded in 1906, Homesteaders is known for secure preneed funding and innovative solutions that help funeral and end-of-life professionals and consumers connect with each other.


We are currently not hiring in Colorado, Montana, New York, Illinois, Minnesota, California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Washington. 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

Key Skills
Azure DevopsCi/Cd PipelinesC#.NetJava ScriptMicrosoft Sql ServerMicrosoft AzureWritingCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeExcelWorkPowerPointOutlook
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineering
Benefits
Excellent ScheduleHybrid Work ScheduleCasual Dress