Associate Software Developer Co-op

OVERVIEW At Sentry, we realize that getting valuable, hands-on experience is important for you and your career. We offer a great opportunity to partner your ongoing education with a highly successful and well compensated job all while actively enrolled in college. ?Our co-op program is designed to provide you the opportunity to gain valuable experience in your major while working in our downtown Stevens Point location.
WHAT YOU'LL DO As a member of Sentry?s Stevens Point IT Co-op program you?ll be part of an Agile/Scrum team responsible for finding new and exciting ways to apply technology and creative technical solutions to Sentry?s systems.?
You Will?
-?? ?Work hand-in hand with industry professionals on systems/projects across Sentry (there are lots)
-?? ?Define and design systems including UI layouts, database structures, design methodologies
-?? ?Provide interactive feedback on designs, testing, maintenance, and technical approaches
-?? ?Participate in code-reviews with experienced software engineers
-?? ?Build technical skills in advance and/or beyond what you receive in general coursework
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WHAT IT TAKES ???? ?Are a current full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree?
??? ?Majoring in Computer Information Systems, Web and Digital Media Development, or a related field?
??? ?Have a desire to learn new technologies
??? ?Have exposure to or experience with Java or .NET Framework programming
??? ?Have exposure to or experience with data structures & algorithms and/or web design & development
??? ?Have the ability to work between 12-19 hours per week during the school year with a minimum of 2-3 hour increments
??? ?Have the ability to work 40 hours per week in the summer
??? ?Our Co-Op provides opportunities for associates to meet challenges head-on. ?As such, our top candidates are curious, hardworking and always looking to improve. ?Our Co-Op students typically possess and maintain a GPA of 2.70 or higher
??? ?Sentry does not offer employment in this program to holders of F-1, J-1, and H-1 Visas for the purpose of obtaining practical experience
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE There is a reason why Sentry made Forbes? list of America?s Best Midsize Employers in 2017, 2018,?and 2019. At Sentry, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. So, we provide a perfect mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness. Below are some benefits that you?ll receive.

• Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help fund your future.?
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Volunteer Time Off so you can dedicate time to the community.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

HOW YOU?LL APPLY If you are interested in joining Sentry?s team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you?ll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
ABOUT SENTRY All of us at Sentry?more than 4,000 associates?have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We?re proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
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Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
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Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we?re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We?re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
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Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
Hannah Krueger

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