Undergraduate Trainee - Software Engineer - Technology - IFS Colombo 09

About the job

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description:

We are seeking a passionate and curious undergraduate to join our Data Services unit as a long-term intern. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in computer science or computer engineering, combined with a deep enthusiasm for learning, experimenting, and building. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a technically rich environment and is eager to contribute to real-world research and software development projects.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Academic Background:
  
  Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field, having successfully completed at least two years of study.

• Availability:

Willing to commit to a full-time internship position for a minimum duration of one year, with flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.

 

Technical Skills & Mindset:
 

• Strong Grasp of Software Engineering Principles:
  
  Solid understanding of core software development concepts such as data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, version control, testing, and design patterns.

• Exceptional Ability and Willingness to Learn:
  
  Demonstrated ability to quickly pick up new tools, frameworks, and programming languages. A track record of independent learning through personal projects, coursework, or contributions to open-source is highly desirable.
  
   
• Tinkerer Mentality:
  
  Naturally curious and experimental, with a passion for trying out new technologies, coding side-projects, participating in hackathons, or engaging in developer communities.

Soft Skills & Team Dynamics:
 

• Strong Communication Skills:
  
  Capable of articulating complex ideas clearly, both in writing and in conversation. Comfortable asking questions, offering feedback, and contributing to team discussions.
  
   
• Collaborative and Inclusive Attitude:
  
  Experience working in or an openness to working in diverse, multicultural teams. Respects and values different perspectives and thrives in collaborative environments.

Additional Information:

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.