Position Description:
Ameritas Life Insurance Corp is seeking a Software Developer Intern - Packaged Systems to drive the business by supporting the Individual, AIC/AAS, and Retirement business efforts. This exciting role will offer exposure to working in the AWS cloud with Python, and/or experience using A.I. to write code.
Position Location:
This is a remote role (Nebraska or Ohio) and does not require regular in-office presence.
Position Start Date:
This internship will begin ASAP (late summer or fall 2026).
What You Do:
- Design and develop:
- solutions utilizing custom packaged insurance software
- custom applications using Java, SpringBoot, JavaScript, React/Redux, Python or custom scripting languages
- Work with automation tools while working with a range of developers and technologies (including GitHub).
- Gain experience with a cross section of IT resources to enhance existing, or develop new applications.
- Utilize JavaScript and other scripting languages.
- Work with SQL and relational databases.
What You Bring:
- Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution for the entire duration of the internship studying computer science, information systems or related field.
- Ability to commit to a 12-month or longer internship, working full-time in the summer and part-time during the school year.
- Full-time hours: 30-40 hours per week
- Part-time hours: 15-20 hours per week
- Understanding of coding and basic principles of application development required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
What we offer:
- Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
- Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
- We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Deadline
This position will be open for a minimum of 3 business days or until filled.
This position is not open to individuals who are temporarily authorized to work in the U.S.
Skills Required
- Enrolled at least half-time in a college degree program in computer science, information systems, or related field
- Ability to commit to a 12-month or longer internship, full-time in summer and part-time during school year
- Full-time hours: 30-40 hours/week (summer); Part-time hours: 15-20 hours/week (school year)
- Understanding of coding and basic principles of application development
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (position not open to individuals temporarily authorized to work)
- Familiarity or experience with Java
- Familiarity or experience with Spring Boot
- Familiarity or experience with JavaScript, React and Redux
- Familiarity or experience with Python and/or AI-assisted coding
- Experience with GitHub and automation tools
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Willingness to work with custom packaged insurance software and custom scripting languages
Ameritas Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ameritas and has not been reviewed or approved by Ameritas.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage—especially dental and vision—is portrayed as robust, with broad in‑network access and plan features that can increase value when providers participate. Options like lifetime deductible designs and an expanded PPO footprint are highlighted as meaningful advantages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, personal time (e.g., “Thrive days”), and employer‑provided volunteer time create multiple avenues for time away from work. Flexibility around time and location is emphasized as part of the overall package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, plus backup child, elder, and pet care illustrate comprehensive family support. These elements are positioned as standout components of the offering.
Ameritas Insights
What We Do
You may know Ameritas as an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, but we’re in the business of fulfilling life. What’s fulfilling life? It’s helping people like you plan for the future and protect what you cherish most. It’s getting the most out of life — even at work. It’s making a difference. This kind of work can be gratifying, and it could be right for you.
