IT Business Automation Intern - Technology IT

About the Role

Internship Structure & Work Arrangement

• Duration: 3 to 6 months.
• Hybrid model: during the first 2 to 3 weeks, interns attend the office 2 days per week to support onboarding, training, team interaction, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.
• After the initial onboarding period, work is primarily remote, with occasional office attendance as needed.
• During onboarding and for any office visits afterwards, all interns attend on the same days to maximize collaboration, mentoring, team engagement, and peer learning.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in software development, testing, automation, and support activities on real business projects.
• Assist with feature development, enhancements, and bug fixes under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Collaborate with team members on assigned projects and tasks, delivering work to agreed timelines.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for the features and processes you work on.
• Learn and apply software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Gain exposure to Agile development methodologies and enterprise systems, participating in team ceremonies where schedules allow.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Current college student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Basic programming knowledge, including working knowledge of at least one scripting language such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong interest in software development, automation, cloud technologies, integrations, or enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn in a professional environment.
• Ability to commit approximately 15 to 20 hours per week, and to attend the office on the shared office days during the onboarding period.

Desirable

• Academic, personal, or hackathon projects that demonstrate hands-on coding beyond coursework.
• Exposure to Git or another version control system.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (for example, GitHub Copilot or Claude Code), or an interest in AI-driven automation.
• Basic familiarity with databases, SQL, REST APIs, or cloud platform fundamentals.

Learning Objectives

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