2026 Information Technology Internship
Are you a rising junior, senior, or master’s student interested in building IT experience on a collaborative team? Kinsale Insurance is offering paid summer internships across multiple IT disciplines, including application development, DevOps, and data analysis. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects while learning from industry experts.
About Kinsale Insurance
Kinsale Insurance is an excess and surplus (E&S) lines insurer headquartered in Richmond, VA. We combine innovative technology with a high-touch, service-driven culture. Our IT team supports the business through software development, security, analytics, and systems infrastructure — all managed in-house at our new Richmond office.
What You’ll Do
Depending on your track, a typical day may include:
Application Development (Java & Angular)
- Building and enhancing software solutions aligned with business requirements
- Designing and automating test cases
- Learning best practices for development, QA, and release management
Data Analysis (SQL & Python)
- Documenting workflows, processes, and requirements
- Running ad-hoc analyses and defect investigations
- Creating and automating reports for business leaders
DevOps Engineering (Git, Python, Java & Angular)
- Designing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines
- Configuring Helm charts and Kubernetes environments
- Writing scripts and leveraging third party APIs to create and maintain enhancements to developer tools and processes
Qualifications
A successful candidate has:
- Working toward a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, technology, or related field
- Desire to collaborate and grow technical and soft skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Angular, Python preferred) and Generative AI
- Comfort with SQL queries and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure a plus)
A compelling candidate also has:
- Hands-on experience with DevOps tools, containerization, or advanced data analysis
Training & Development
- Weekly Lunch & Learns with leaders on career, technical, and industry topics
- Assigned project sponsor, mentor, and team support
- Exposure to multiple IT disciplines and business stakeholders
Hiring Timeline
- Phone screens: November 2025 – January 2026
- Interviews: February 2026
- Offers extended after interviews
- Internship: 10 weeks beginning May 26, 2026
- Work hours: Onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Kinsale values strong financial responsibility. A credit check will be conducted as a part of the selection process for roles that require sound judgement, trustworthiness, or access to sensitive information.