Technology New Hire Program (Guidewire Engineering)

You have a clear vision of where your career can go. And we have the leadership to help you get there. At CNA, we strive to create a culture in which people know they matter and are part of something important, ensuring the abilities of all employees are used to their fullest potential.
As one of the country's largest writers of commercial and specialty insurance, CNA depends on the talent, expertise and enthusiastic engagement of our employees. We provide insurance protection to more than 1 million businesses and professionals in the U.S. and internationally, offering unique expertise for the businesses and industries we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to serve a broad range of customers while supporting our communities through charitable contributions and employee volunteerism.
CNA's Tech New Hire Program is an 18-24 month program that offers a rewarding career path for individuals interested in hands-on experience and cross-functional opportunities. Opportunities for this role include learn and work on Guidewire Insurance Suite, Guidewire Cloud Platform, Dev Ops and SAFe Agile methodologies and tools.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Program Features and Benefits:

• Challenging, innovative assignments that provide real-world experience in applying technical education to technology projects
• Work directly with experienced CNA developers to learn the eXtreme Programming methodology
• Apply software engineering best practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Use Public Cloud platforms to create business applications and services.

• In-depth education in technology, the insurance industry, CNA's organization and how Technology plays a leading role in an insurer's profitability
• A dedicated manager and a mentor who will guide you throughout your internship program at CNA
• Opportunities to meet with members of our senior leadership team and learn about their personal experiences in Technology within the insurance industry
• Professional and personal development activities and ongoing feedback and coaching on performance

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• A minimum 3.00 GPA is required (overall and major)
• Computer Science courses in:
  
  • Object-oriented language(s), Java preferred
  • Data Structures
  • Web Development
  • SQL and Database Fundamentals
• Knowledge of Information Security and Application Security
• Knowledge of Systems and Network Architecture
• Interest in the Insurance Industry
• Some previous work experience preferred
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, and the ability to cultivate and maintain positive business relationships
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem solving, analytical aptitude, learn quickly and embrace change
• Ability to learn and change quickly
• Demonstrated leadership ability

Program Location:
CNA's corporate headquarters is located in the heart of downtown Chicago at 151 N Franklin St, near all public transportation from the city and suburbs. The program will employ a hybrid working model, alternating between working in the office and from home.
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CNA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected] .