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Unum · 4 months ago

IT Intern (Summer 2026) - Hybrid

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Unum is a leading provider of employee benefits, committed to helping employees thrive through various programs and support. They are seeking IT Interns for Summer 2026 to engage in meaningful projects that impact the business while learning and developing professional skills in a collaborative environment.

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Responsibilities

Work for the leader in the disability-based employee benefits marketplace and in a professional, corporate setting

Contribute to meaningful project work that will leave a lasting impact on the business

Participate in a cross-functional business case challenge with other interns to solve genuine business needs

Attend weekly professional development and information sessions, learning about departmental functions and enhancing your professional skills

Exposure and networking opportunities with senior leaders across our enterprise locations

Take part in social events, have fun, and build your network with other interns

Participate in community service activities, by supporting organizations that make our communities stronger, advocate for greater access to the benefits that strengthen our societies and families, protect the environment around us, and invest in our workplace culture

Join an Employee Network and work with the Office of Inclusion & Diversity to help advance Unum's inclusion journey and represent the full spectrum of what makes us unique

Earn college credit *(School/Program Manager pre-approvals are required)*

Housing is not provided however Unum offers a lump-sum bonus to help with costs for the summer and will provide guidance on housing opportunities used by interns in the past

Create applications to interact with current platforms

Design system testing, documentation, and prototyping. Take existing design files, identify patterns and application

Perform moderate complexity development, system analysis, and programming activities including writing; Apex, SOQL, Aura, APIs, and C#

Work directly on an Agile Scrum Team by preparing the appropriate developer documentation including performing implementation and maintenance of multiple products

Perform bug verification, release testing and beta support for assigned products and research problems discovered by QA or product support and develop solutions to the problems

Qualification

UI/UX design.NETSQLAI (Artificial Intelligence)Cyber securityAutomationMainframeMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTactical thinkingLeadership abilitiesStrategic thinking

Required

Candidate must be currently enrolled in an accredited college degree program or be a Spring 2026 graduate

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

Demonstrated leadership abilities and on-campus involvement

Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel software applications

Ability to work independently and be self-directed on project work

Intern must be available to work 40 hours per week during regular business hours and adhere to Unum's hybrid work policy

Preferred

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, IT Security, Informatics, Information Science/Technology, Software Engineering, Security and Risk Analysis, or other STEM related majors preferred

Experience with UI/UX design, .NET, SQL, HTML, automation, AI (Artificial Intelligence), cyber security, mainframe, and/or automation preferred

Benefits

Award-winning culture

Inclusion and diversity as a priority

Performance Based Incentive Plans

Competitive benefits package that includes: Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO (including paid time to volunteer!)

Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution

Mental health support

Career advancement opportunities

Student loan repayment options

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work environments

Housing is not provided however Unum offers a lump-sum bonus to help with costs for the summer and will provide guidance on housing opportunities used by interns in the past

Company

Unum

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Since our founding in 1848, Unum has been a leader in the employee benefits business through innovation, integrity and an unwavering commitment to our customers.

Founded in 1848