Summer Internship: Software Enhancements and Automation

About This Role

This internship provides first-hand experience in the data center industry, focusing on software development and DevOps roles. Interns will contribute to real QTS objectives, participate in weekly lunch and learns, and engage in various company activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining small features or enhancements in Java and Python
• Write, review, and update basic code components, scripts, or utilities following established coding standards and best practices
• Support DevOps activities such as updating CI/CD pipelines, monitoring build results, and troubleshooting basic deployment issues
• Use GitHub for version control, including creating branches, committing changes, opening pull requests, and responding to code review feedback
• Help maintain technical documentation, including setup guides, code comments, and basic architecture or workflow notes
• Collaborate with team members in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to gain exposure to Agile development practices

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• US Citizen

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field

Nice to Have

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school
• Previous internship experience helping automate tasks for data center operations
• Experience using Power Automate
• Previous exposure to Smart Sheets
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment)

Skills

* Required skills