Talent Development Program Internships

KU IT Careers

• Koç University Information Technology (KU IT) is looking for ambitious students to join us as a Product Owner Intern, or Software Developer Intern to take part in our scrum teams developing Koç University’s next generation digital platform, KUHub (https://kuhub.ku.edu.tr).
• We use the most recent technologies and cloud-native architecture to provide a robust, secure, and resilient foundation that can scale to meet our ever-increasing digital needs of our institution for years to come. We follow an agile methodology to develop product while using DevOps techniques and tools to deliver and operate the apps. We leverage open-source tools and frameworks heavily as and when it makes sense.
• As an intern, you will be matched to a lead/manager and a mentor and take part in a scrum team. You will have the opportunity to influence the evolution of KUHub and participate in a major product development project in a real-world setting early in your career. Your design, code, test, analysis, problem-solving and other relevant skills will contribute to solving many challenges and delivering new features.
• If this opportunity interests you, apply and start developing your career at KU IT.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to a (3 month / 6 month / 12 month) internship working 15hs/week
• Creative problem solver with ability to articulating technical challenges, complex problems into solutions
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail

For Product Owner roles:

• Working towards a BS or MS in Business, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Demonstrates strong storytelling capabilities via excellent verbal and written communication skills.

For Software Developer roles:

• Working towards a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as C# or Python including object-oriented design.
• Experience building software applications through internships, course projects, hackathons or personal projects preferred.

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Koç University Information Technology (KU IT) is looking for ambitious students to join us as an Information Security Intern.

As an Information Security Intern, you will be matched to a mentor. You will have the opportunity to improve the security posture of our fast-paced and rapidly-changing environment.

What you will do:

• Design, build, and operate innovative tools to enhance our security.
• Perform penetration testing.
• Be a valued member of the KU IT Information Security team and solve interesting and challenging problems.

If this opportunity interests you, apply and start developing your career at KU IT.

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to a (3 month / 6 month / 12 month) internship working 15hs/week
• Working towards a BS or MS in Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Creative problem solver with ability to articulate technical challenges, complex problems into solutions
• You have interest and experience in software security via prior internships, coursework, and/or personal projects.
• You have experience in scripting and development languages (Python, bash, PowerShell).
• You have foundational knowledge in information security and software engineering.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
• Analyzing and improving system performance.
• Implementing backup and data security strategies.
• Interacting with users and fulfilling their requirements.
• Willingness to learn Ansible automation processes and develop scripts to automate tasks.
• Addressing the needs of startups served by the HPC platform.
• Basic proficiency in programming languages such as Python and Bash.
• Contributing to improvements and developments in AI processes within the Kuacc HPC cluster.

Achievements:

• Real-world experience: Work on actual projects to apply theoretical knowledge practically.
• Mentorship: Benefit from expert mentorship to enhance your professional development.
• Collaboration: Enhance communication and teamwork skills by working within a team.
• Technological skills: Learn and apply new technologies, enhancing your software and system administration abilities.
• Networking: Get to know and build relationships with professionals within KU IT and the HPC field.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to work 15 hours per week.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Linux operating systems and network concepts.
• Experience in programming languages like Bash and Python is preferred.

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Purpose of this position:

Creating the necessary visual assets for the university and overseeing the User Experience (UX) journey for applications and processes.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Producing digital and printed visual content, including interfaces, banners, posters, icons, and more, required for the university’s various media platforms and channels such as websites, mobile applications, and social media accounts.
• Creating sketches, wireframes, mockups, and prototypes required in the process of transforming an idea into a product under development.
• Enhancing both existing and upcoming processes, as well as application flows (both online and offline), within the context of user experience (UX) and providing innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Ability to commit to a (3 month / 6 month / 12 month) internship working 15 hours/week
• Creative problem solver with ability to articulating technical challenges, complex problems into solutions
• Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
• Working towards a BS in MAVA or related field.
• Demonstrates strong storytelling capabilities via excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator
• Figma or similar prototype application
• Microsoft Office

If this opportunity interests you, apply and start developing your career at KU IT.

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