Software Developer Intern - DigitaLab

Posted:
2/24/2026, 1:47:15 AM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Champaign, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Internship

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial!

We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work. Apply today to help our organization grow and make a difference for our clients.

About the role

COUNTRY Financial is seeking Software Developer interns to be part of the team delivering technical working solutions. These positions will be in our DigitaLab at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign, IL. As a Software Developer intern, you will be working with business partners, designers, and COUNTRY Technology to develop and test products and processes used by our COUNTRY Financial clients, reps and employees.

How does this role make an impact?

"Test drive" a potential career path through real corporate projects, collaboration in meetings, and several networking opportunities. While working alongside and learning from expert leaders at all levels of the company, in addition to teaming up with fellow interns to showcase your ideas, our interns impact the business, and experience professional and personal growth.

Do you have what we're looking for?

Responsibilities:  

  • Deep dive into research of new and emerging technologies (i.e. Generative AI) 

  • Develop software applications that are high performing and meet technical standards  

  • Create a variety of technical solutions by selecting the appropriate technology, leveraging defined technology standards and knowledge of multiple programming tools and techniques  

  • Design solutions after gathering business and technical requirements  

  • Support the development of test cases, execution and related problem solving during all phases of project testing in alignment with overall test plans 

  • Participate in testing emerging technologies in Research and Innovation projects 

  • Collaborate with Data Science and UI/UX DigitaLab interns on cross-functional teams 

  • Participate in Agile Release Trains 

Requirements:  

  • Must be actively pursuing a college degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the duration of the internship 

  • Strong collaboration, written and oral communication skills 

  • Takes initiative with leadership capabilities 

  • Excellent team player 

  • Experience working with some of the following languages:

    Spring / SpringBoot 

    Angular, Ionic, Node, React 

    Java, JavaScript, JSON, .Net 

    Python, R 

  • A working knowledge of the following is preferred:

    Cloud Platforms  Microsoft Azure 

    Version Control tooling (Git, SVN)  

    Test Automation 

    Mobile App Development 

    Web App Development 

    Agile development process  

    Deployment methodologies and tooling, including DevOps for CI/CD  

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

COUNTRY Financial

Website: https://www.countryfinancial.com/

Headquarter Location: Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1925

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Auto Insurance ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Impact Investing ⋅ Insurance ⋅ Lending ⋅ Retirement ⋅ Service Industry