Job Description
Effective Date: variable, 6 months desired
Location Note: In-person in our Wakefield, MA office. In-office two to four days per month and three multi day events spring/summer/fall.
The Purpose of Your Role: We are looking for rising students who would like to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced software development environment. Our interns aren’t getting coffee or taking notes; they become a true part of the team and of the organization as a whole. You will learn about the company and its culture and learn how to build and maintain software. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience working in a professional business environment, being integrated in the team, allowing you to build skills, get feedback on your performance, and gain advice and insights for your future career.
What you'll bring to Sentinel: We are looking for someone who has a growth mindset and likes to take on challenges. You should feel comfortable jumping into projects and tasks, and like helping to develop solutions.
What you’ll be responsible for: - Migrate automated workflows to Apache Airflow (Python)
- Implement features for new and existing applications (TypeScript)
- Learn or solidify knowledge in required technologies
What you need to have: Preferred qualifications: - Must be working toward a Bachelor’s or Masters degree (preferably in Computer Science or related fields)
- Strong listening and communication skills
- Knowledge with TypeScript, React, Python (Airflow desirable), agile development
What you’ll be part of: Joining our company means becoming part of something special. We're driven by a mission to excel in our industry and within our team, supported by people who truly care about our organization.
Sentinel was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work in 2020 and 2023. In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, Sentinel earned a Top Workplace USA Award from Energage.
At Sentinel, we welcome people from diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, please consider applying if you like what you see. Our priority is to find talented individuals who enrich our team culture, contribute with enthusiasm, and are passionate about what they do.
Sentinel is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
See What We Stand For: Who we are: Sentinel Group proudly serves nearly 5,000 clients throughout the U.S. For 35+ years, we’ve remained devoted to positively impacting the lives of our people, our clients and our communities. With a 9-year average associate tenure among our 265 professionals, our team’s commitment to excellent service has positioned Sentinel as the only provider who makes benefits EASY: easy for your people; easy for your business; and easy for you.
Our ultimate goal is to help companies and their employees prepare for their future health, wealth and retirement needs. Whether it’s through retirement plans, group health insurance, reimbursement accounts or financial planning, we engineer simple solutions and continuously strive to make them better. Our in-house experts – and their commitment to excellence – define who we are.
Sentinel is also one of the largest employee benefits firms in Massachusetts (Boston Business Journal) and was named a 2022 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year in the Mentorship category (PLANADVISER Magazine).
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