About the role#
This internship program offers students hands-on experience working alongside engineers, consultants, analysts, and data professionals. You will develop technical, analytical, and consulting skills while working on real-world challenges. By applying, you will be considered for winter internship opportunities in either Software Engineering & Business Analysis or Data Engineering & AI, depending on your academic background and interests.
What you'll do#
Depending on your assigned project, you may:
- Collaborate with project teams to translate business requirements into practical technology and data solutions.
- Design, develop, test, and improve applications and digital solutions.
- Analyze data to identify patterns, uncover insights, and support business decisions.
- Contribute to data modeling and visualization activities.
- Explore how AI and generative AI can improve productivity and enhance client solutions.
- Gain exposure to the Microsoft ecosystem, including Azure, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Participate in Agile, multidisciplinary teams.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Business Technology, Data Science, or a related field, with graduation approaching.
- Analytical, curious, and agile mindset with a strong desire to learn.
- Ability to work effectively in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborative approach when working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Problem-solving mindset with a focus on quality and thoughtful execution.
- Interest in experimenting with new technologies, including AI and generative AI.
- Previous professional experience is not required; academic projects, hackathons, and extracurricular activities are considered valuable.
Depending on the specific internship track, relevant skills may include:
- Software Engineering: Foundational programming knowledge in C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or C++, and familiarity with Git, APIs, or CI/CD.
- Data Engineering & AI: Experience with tools like SQL, R, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, or Power BI, and knowledge of data modeling, statistics, or cloud technologies like Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
Location & details#
- Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Avanade
Avanade provides IT services and consulting with a focus on Microsoft technologies. Founded in 2000, the company maintains its headquarters in Seattle, Washington. It operates as a privately held organization with more than 10,000 employees. The firm serves over 7,000 clients globally through expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise resource planning.
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