Application Development Intern (Summer 2026)

Description

As a leading provider of annuities, MassMutual Ascend is committed to taking financial futures above and beyond. This means offering innovative products that fit our customers’ unique needs – whether it’s protecting their hard-earned savings, receiving guaranteed income or providing for loved ones. MassMutual Ascend is proud to offer customers a level of strength and stability they can count on for years to come.

The Opportunity
As an Application Development intern, you will help create solutions that are vital to the company’s success. As an intern, you will gain experience doing challenging work in a collaborative and friendly environment through an internship program that allows you to receive guidance from experienced peers.  

Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the formulation and definition of system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify moderately complex information systems
• Designs, codes, tests, debugs, documents and maintains application programs
• Contributes to the development of project plans and timelines
• Provides estimates for planned work
• Establish an open relationship with customers, teammates, and other members of the Annuity Group IT organization
• Work with other team members and mentor(s) to find creative solutions to business challenges, through the use of technology.
• Consults with business partners and/or other IT Professionals to resolve production issues.
• Maintain and develop business knowledge and customer relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entering at least 2nd year of higher education pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in priorities.
• Customer-service focus and quality orientation
• Self-motivated, takes initiative, and passionate about learning/trying new technologies.
• Sense of personal accountability.

Ideal Qualifications

• .Net or C# programming experience

What to Expect  
As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other interns, managers and leaders at MassMutual Ascend while gaining hands-on experience in your area of focus. 

• Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager. 
• Ongoing opportunities for development and learning. 
• Working in a fast-paced environment with available flexible work schedules. 
• A place to grow your career in a culture that inspires, rewards and develops employees. 
• Small company feel with a focus on meeting customer’s needs today and also well into the future. 
• Propose your own ideas on projects.

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Why Join Us.

MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome all persons to apply.

At MassMutual Ascend we focus on ensuring fair, equitable pay by providing competitive salaries, along with incentive and bonus opportunities for all employees.  Your total compensation package includes either a bonus target or in a sales-focused role a Variable Incentive Compensation component.  For more information about our extensive benefits offerings please check out our Total Rewards at a Glance..