INTERN - Information Technology (Connected Business)

Job Description

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (CONNECTED BUSINESS) INTERN

Subaru of America, Inc.’s Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain real-world experience related to their major. Interns have the chance to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with professionals, and develop skills that will be beneficial in their future careers. It’s an excellent way to jump-start their career and enhance their skillset, making them more marketable in their field of study. The IT-Connected Business internship is for students pursing a Bachelor’s Degree or MBA with a major in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.

Course of Study

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems

Term

• 1 year in length [37.5 hours per week during the summer; ~20-25 hours per week during school year]
• Internship to begin in May and end the following May
• Location – Subaru Headquarters in Camden, NJ
• $20 an hour (undergrad)
  
  

Qualifications

• Juniors, Seniors planning to pursue a Master’s Degree, or students currently enrolled in a Master’s Program
• Must be an active student for the entire length of internship
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
  
  

Requirements

• Programming experience – Java or comparable languages
• UI programming experience – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React or comparable framework (MySubaru)
• SQL experience a plus
• Unix/Linux scripting experience a plus
• AWS or other cloud experience a plus
• Windows and PC experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Business courses a plus
  
  

areas within the department

• Connected Business IT (Platform)
• Connected Business IT (MySubaru)
  
  

Responsibilities

• Gather and document requirements and write technical specifications for small projects
• Develop and implement projects according to department standards
• Participate in development activities in support of projects, maintenance, and support
• Participate in functional and integration testing activities in support of projects and maintenance
• Assist in project management tasks
• Communicate with multiple teams within the department and become familiar with their operation
• Present formal status and learning objectives to management team on periodic basis
  
  

Summary

Subaru of America’s Connected Business Information Technology Department is a fast-paced and exciting environment that provides an opportunity to be involved in the planning, development and maintenance of the telematics technology included with every Subaru vehicle. Connected Business IT Platform Team plays a critical role in designing, deploying, and managing the applications, hardware, and infrastructure used throughout the business to help Subaru achieve its strategic goals. Connected Business IT MySubaru Team plays a critical role in designing, developing and deploying customer facing mobile, browser and in-vehicle applications such as the MySubaru mobile application and Apple watch app which influence our Customers experience with our Subaru vehicles and helps Subaru achieve its strategic goals. Interns will work closely with a project team of developers, business analysts, and managers to gain business and technical experience essential to future career opportunities.