Kickstart your career!
Looking for a challenge this summer?
Gain real-world software development experience. Add value to a fast growing software startup.
We are looking for paid interns to join our firm this summer.
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
JOIN OUR SUMMER 2024 COHORT (12 WEEKS)
OST is the recent calving of an in-house IT team which has been developing its product for over 25 years. Since 2021, we have launched a specific, comprehensive application for field service, and over the course of the 2024 internship period we aim to commercialise stand-alone modules to help equipment manufacturers look after their warranty provision and foodservice operators look after their estates. Our end customers are some of the most well-known international brands in the world.
We’ve been thrilled, over the years, to offer vacation as well as annual internships – working alongside a small highly-experienced UK-based team, dialogue with senior leaders, tackling specific projects within the overall arc of product development; this year is no exception:
- Work with the .NET Framework, C# back end and HTML, CSS, JS Front-end. SQL Management Studio for Data Retention and Learn about Azure Cloud hosting, Git Version Control, and CI/CD Cycles.
- Join us in shaping the future of software development and be a part of projects that are not only challenging but also game-changing.
- This is real work – with real expectations of ability to turn up and produce the goods – rewards for success, support for those struggling, not a lot of sympathy for no-shows.
REAL-LIFE PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS
No fetching coffee for the manager at OST... We will task you with real business problems that need real solutions. Your changes to our systems will have a material impact to product users in over 8 countries.
You will develop industry leading solutions, see them through testing and implementation, and support them in the production environment.
WORK WITH EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS
Receive support and mentoring from experts in software development. Learn useful job skills before you’ve left University. Time to put your theoretical knowledge into practise.
GAME CHANGING COMPLEX PROJECTS
OST never excepts the status quo; we constantly work on R&D projects to evolve our software solutions.
Some projects you could be working on:
- Translation Engine: Revolutionising language translation through advanced algorithms and machine learning techniques (AI), making communication across languages seamless and efficient.
- Dynamic Diagnostics System: Allowing service technicians to easily diagnose equipment by triaging issues with the equipment. Ensuring optimal diagnostic performance and reliability, regardless of engineer skillset.
- Data-Driven Admin Panels: Follow scalable system development methodologies. Build dynamic admin panels driven by data centric design, empowering administrators with intuitive tools for managing and optimising system operations.
- System Speed and Performance Analysis: Page speed can make or break a system. Conducting in-depth analysis and optimization of system speed and performance, utilizing cutting-edge techniques to enhance efficiency, responsiveness, and scalability.
Application Process
Here are the next steps in the process
1. Apply for position
Interested? Send us your CV and Cover Letter. Email them to recruitment@orcaserv.com
Applications close on 15th April 2024.
2. Interviews
We will arrange interviews with the team and leadership, including a technical challenge.
3. Project kick-off
Initial team induction week in Maidenhead. Align objectives, team roles, responsibilities.
4. Mid-Project Review
Once we've agreed on all the details, we'll get started. Work from home at this point. Review at HQ mid-way through project
5. Project ends
Close-out gathering and end-of-camp dinner. If your team is successful in implementation, you can qualify for a completion bonus!
Longer Term
Career Opportunities
Meet our previous interns
“Working at OST between terms gave me invaluable insights into the world of professional software development, and hands-on understanding of key concepts I was able to apply during my next projects at University.”
Aaron Ford - Computer Science Student, Cambridge University
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