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Job Description

This position is fully remote within the United States.

Join our Property Claims Optimization & Operational Design team as an Infrastructure and Automation Engineer Intern! In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience with modern cloud platforms, automation tools, and data engineering practices. You’ll work on real enterprise systems across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and high-performance Linux environments, learning how infrastructure, automation, and data pipelines are designed and deployed. Ideal for students or recent graduates in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields, this internship offers exposure to cloud computing, Python scripting, Infrastructure as Code, and data integration. No prior professional experience required—just curiosity, foundational technical knowledge, and a passion for learning.

Infrastructure and Automation Engineer Intern

Role Overview

The Infrastructure and Automation Engineer Intern will support the Property Claims Optimization & Operational Design team as we modernize data platforms and automation across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and high-performance on-prem Linux environments.

This internship is designed for students or recent graduates pursuing education in computer science, engineering, data, cloud, or related technical fields who are eager to gain hands-on experience working on real, production-level systems. The intern will learn how modern cloud infrastructure, automation, and data pipelines are designed, deployed, and supported in an enterprise environment.

No prior professional experience is required — curiosity, willingness to learn, and foundational technical knowledge are key.

What You’ll Learn & Work On

Cloud & Platform Fundamentals (Azure + Microsoft Fabric)

• Learn how Azure cloud resources are designed and managed, including:
  • Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
  • Event Hub
  • Azure Function Apps
  • Azure SQL Managed Instances
• Gain exposure to Infrastructure as Code concepts using Terraform and GitHub-based workflows.
• Assist with Microsoft Fabric workloads, including:
  • Lakehouse ingestion
  • Fabric pipelines
  • OneLake shortcuts
  • Introductory real-time data streaming patterns
• Observe and support secure cloud-to-cloud vendor integrations using modern authentication and automation techniques.

On-Prem & Automation Foundations (Linux + Python)

• Learn how a high-performance Linux environment is used to support automation and data processing.
• Assist in developing and supporting Python-based automation and ETL scripts, including:
  • File ingestion and transformation
  • API data retrieval
  • Scheduled job execution
• Gain exposure to workflow orchestration tools (such as Airflow) and automation best practices.
• Learn basic monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting techniques for data services.

Data Engineering & Analytics Exposure

• Support data engineering efforts that power:
  • Operational dashboards
  • Automated reporting
  • Real-time insights for Property Claims operations
• Learn how data flows across systems such as:
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • Snowflake
  • Cloud storage platforms
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, analysts, and architects while contributing to real project deliverables.

Who This Internship Is For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Is pursuing or has recently completed a degree in:
  • Computer Science
  • Data Engineering
  • Information Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Cloud / IT-related disciplines
• Enjoys problem-solving and learning how systems work end-to-end
• Is curious about cloud platforms, automation, and modern data architecture
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving technical environment

Foundational Qualifications

• Coursework or academic experience in one or more of the following:
  • Python or another programming language
  • SQL or database concepts
  • Cloud computing fundamentals
  • Linux or operating systems concepts
• Familiarity (academic or personal projects) with:
  • APIs
  • Data processing
  • Automation or scripting
• Strong desire to learn, ask questions, and grow technical skills

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Exposure to any of the following through coursework or projects:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Terraform or Infrastructure as Code concepts
  • Microsoft Fabric or data platforms
  • GitHub or version control
  • Event streaming concepts (Event Hub, Kafka)
  • ETL of data pipelines

Skills

Microsoft Azure

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

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