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Automation Consultants is looking for talented individuals, with a passion for the industry, to join us for their Summer internship. We welcome you to review the position descriptions below.

When applying for a role, please select the position you wish to be considered for, If you would like to be considered for both roles, please select ‘both roles’ within the application, there is no need to apply twice.

About us

Automation Consultants is a leading Agile and DevOps consultancy, dedicated to improving business performance through digital transformation and software automation. We are specialists in Atlassian and AWS, delivering industry recognised automation solutions, software development and technical support. Our customers range from start-ups to global organisations.

AppFox is a proud part of Automation Consultants, the software application team are behind some of the most loved apps on the Atlassian and monday.com Marketplaces

Consultancy Summer internship

You will assist tour highly skilled consultancy team, working through complex client projects, including data migrations, software upgrades and performance testing.

This is a diverse and fast-paced role where technical knowledge and interpersonal skills combine to meet our client’s specific software lifecycle challenges. A role that requires wide technical knowledge, the ability to problem solve and adopt new technical skills quickly.

About you

  • Currently studying a relevant degree within a Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics based subject
  • Experience using a variety of operating systems and programming languages, preferably including Python and Java
  • Ability to learn and adopt new technical skills quickly.
  • Proven ability to work independently and still deliver to strict deadlines.
  • A knowledge of and interest in the software development life cycle
  • A knowledge of Atlassian and AWS is beneficial but not essential.

What you can expect working for Automation Consultants

  • You will receive induction, training, covering a range of tools and technologies.
  • Receive one-to-one inductions from different members of the team, to learn about different areas of the industry.
  • Work with our leading customers across the UK, on a variety of projects, utilising the latest software and implementing innovative automation solutions.
  • Opportunity to attend sector events.
  • Learn from and work as part of a dynamic and highly skilled team.

Software Developer Summer Internship

Currently recruiting exceptionally talented individuals, with a passion for the industry, to join our development team for a summer internship. AppFox is the product team at Automation Consultants responsible for building cutting edge software and apps that transform leading collaboration tools.

Our apps are used by over 1,500 companies worldwide to make a difference to their business. Our customers include globally recognised brands such as Deloitte, Goldman Sachs and Mercedes-Benz. You will gain hands-on experience in app development and support and contribute to generating new ideas.

About you

  • Currently studying a Computer Science based subject.
  • Experience in a range of programming languages, frameworks and tools, preferably including Java, TypeScript (JavaScript), Python and React
  • A knowledge of cloud-based technologies, such as AWS and Kubernetes is beneficial.
  • Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of algorithms and data structures
  • Demonstrable personal development projects – e.g., Open Source and Github
  • Confidence in putting forward new ideas and collaborating with the team.
  • Proven ability to work independently and still deliver to strict deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Atlassian is beneficial.

What you can expect working for AppFox

  • Perform front and back-end development on products and applications.
  • Assist in the design of new products and interfaces in existing products.
  • Gain experience in performance testing (unit and front-end)
  • Share knowledge and new methods or technologies with the team.
  • Learn from and work as part of a dynamic and highly skilled team.

Benefits

We know that here at Automation Consultants and AppFox, our team members are the best in the industry. So, we do everything we can to take care of them. We offer ongoing training and professional development, tailored to the individual’s ambitions, as well as creating a team that learn from one another. We offer challenging projects within a supportive team and believe that your skills should always be growing.

  • 33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
  • Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working hours and environment
  • Dedicated ongoing training plan and budget.
  • Top Spec Machine
  • Green working initiatives such as our cycle to work scheme and electric charging points for E-Vehicles.
  • Onsite gym, showers, yoga lessons and more.
  • Regular company-wide events, team social events

About us

Automation Consultants is a leading Agile and DevOps consultancy, dedicated to improving business performance through digital transformation and software automation, as well as selling our own software under our AppFox brand.

We are specialists in Atlassian and AWS, delivering industry recognised automation solutions, software development and technical support. Our customers range from start-ups to global organisations.