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GapTech Engineering Internship Program

GapTech Engineering Intern: Job Description 
 
About Gap Inc. 
 
Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials. This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. 
 
Our Customer, Digital, and Technology team pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who try fast, learn fast, and think big for our customers, communities, and the planet. On our team, you will be part of the technology engine that is driving innovative retail, e-commerce, and global enterprise technology for Gap Inc. and our brands.  Our engineers and developers work together to create a seamless omni-channel experience powered through cloud-based platforms, services architecture, and open-source technologies. We help the company grow – whether it’s increasing our global footprint, operating a flawless holiday shopping season, or helping a customer get the product they need, when they need it. Our passion is what sets us apart – we’re not just here to execute, but also learn and grow and innovate on what’s next. 
 
 
Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team. 
 
 
About the Role
 
The GapTech Engineering Intern Program is looking for curious and innovative Entry Level Software Engineers to help code and develop best-in-class retail technology for our brands, employees, and customers around the globe. It is our mission to develop participants to grow into high-performing full-stack engineering leaders, who can fully embrace our DevSecOps model to drive engineering process, value and speed.  
 
During the program, you will be assigned to meaningful projects that influence how Gap Inc. continues to impact the future of the retail industry. At Gap Inc., we are using technology as a competitive advantage to become the world’s #1 specialty apparel retailer. As part of GapTech, you will deliver globally scalable, cloud-based solutions, using agile software development, DevOps practices, and advanced technologies. The program is designed to give you exposure to all facets of our business & growth strategies.  
 
This program is a full-time, paid 10 week commitment and consists of meaningful project within either Front End, Backend Or TechOp/Cloud Engineering teams. Our teams supports things such as mobile application development, store technology, cloud engineering, database, supply chain and more. Your summer experience will consist of real-life projects working with industry leaders, SCRUM teams, and your peers. In addition to the exciting projects, you will gain one-on-one mentoring from our top engineers, exposure to inspiring executive leaders, and experience with our systems and methods.   
  
At the end of your program, you will have the opportunity to convert into the Full-time GapTech Engineering Rotational Program upon completion of your degree. Please only apply if you do not need sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future. We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship.

Note: This internship program offers a remote work model – however the Full-time Rotational Program will require you to be in office, upon completion of your degree, at one of the following locations: San Francisco, CA; Columbus, OH; Atlanta, GA; and Dallas, TX.
 
What You’ll Do
Candidates selected for this internship program will be placed in one of three main areas below, which will include the following responsibilities
 
1.    Front End Engineering
a.    Develop and maintain quality code using best-in-class DevOps practices focusing on the visual elements of a website, system, tool, or app that end-users (consumers or internal business partners) will interact with
b.    Collaborate with technical and product/design SCRUM team members to develop and maintain UX product features following Agile development principles
 
2.    Back End Engineering  
a.    Develop and maintain quality code that ensures simplicity, reliability, scalability, and performance of our applications
b.    Collaborate with SCRUM team members to address server-side & database application logic and integration
 
3.     TechOps and Cloud Engineering   
a.    Enable technology and innovation across all Gap Inc. channels & teams (stores, corporate, GapTech) 
b. Employ coding for platform, cloud engineering, site reliability engineering, network and service management, and automation 
 
 

Who You Are
 
Required Qualifications 
·     Undergrad Juniors with Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems Engineering  graduating in Winter 2022 or Summer 2023.

 
Preferred Skills  
·      Proficient in one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Java, Javascript, SQL, Golang
·      Working knowledge of Data Structures   
·      Passion and interest in developing full-stack engineering skillset
·      Demonstrated analytical skills, and knowledge + application of Engineering Principles 
·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·      Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners of varying degrees of leadership
·      Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment