I.T. Trainee - Computer Science

Personal, compassionate service is what we are known for at NJM. We seek the best and brightest to help our customers when they need us most.

As part of the NJM team, you will not only enjoy some of the best benefits in the industry, you will also be joining a company that is committed to professional development, diversity, and innovative thinking.

NJM's Information Technology Department is offering an entry-level full-time career opportunity to a college graduate who majored in Computer Science and is looking to start their career. This is a full-time position based at our headquarters in West Trenton, NJ. The official NJM job title is Information Technology (IT) Trainee.

Our Trainee Rotation Program (10 -12 months) is designed to progressively build the trainee's knowledge and provide a foundational understanding of Information Technology through formal rotations, on-the-job training, formal learning, and professional development. Trainees rotate through 3 or 4 major Information Technology disciplines during the program. Within these disciplines are numerous specialty teams. Trainees may also get the opportunity to work directly with our business partners in various lines of business including General Claims, Personal and Commercial Underwriting.

Upon successful completion of the Program, the trainee will move into an associate level position within one of the IT disciplines.

• Be participative in knowledge transition sessions and work on applying knowledge acquired in college to on-the-job training.
• Complete assignments in a thorough, consistent, and punctual manner.
• Understand and follow best practices, standards, and technical approaches.

• Recent recipient of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or Computer Engineering; or an Associate degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3.0 GPA or higher in major and overall.
• Self-directed learner with the ability to learn quickly and pursue each rotation with enthusiasm and focus.
• Adapt to change quickly.
• A good balance between analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix team environment.
• Leadership aptitude.
• Ability to learn Property & Casualty Insurance.

Skills:

• Knowledge of object-oriented technology, programming, and architecture.
• Knowledge of any of the following Microsoft.Net framework, Visual Studio.NET, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, C#, SQL, TFS and Java.

Legal Disclaimer: NJM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is fully representative of the diversity that exists in the communities in which we do business.