Software Engineering Apprenticeship Program Co-Op

Job description

2945212
City

New Orleans
Career Level

Co-op/Intern
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Digital
Business Segment

Digital Technology
Function

Digital Technology
Country

United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Louisiana
Postal Code

70170-1000
Role Summary/Purpose

The SWEAP is the premier technical internship/co-op program at GE Digital, offering an opportunity to those with a passion for software craftsmanship to hone their development skills over a semester. You will lead by doing – gaining real-world, hands-on experience by working on high-impact and challenging projects alongside some of the brightest technical mentors in the industry.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Unique paid apprenticeship program, providing students with real-world software development work experience and intensive software industry training to supplement the academic curriculum.

·  Continuous learning, development, and the opportunity to collaborate (in-person and over email, phone, and video) with software professionals on global development teams

·  A head start into the world of professional software development patterns and practices.

·  Experience working with enterprise software development tools (e.g., version control, bug tracking, release management, etc.)
Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

·  Working towards a Bachelors or Degree in CIS, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security, ITM, Informatics, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, MIS, Security and Risk Analysis or relevant STEM majors with experience in Software or IT experience or have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in similar areas.

·  Minimum Cumulative 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent.

·  Must be able to work at least 12 hrs/wk during the school year (around class schedules) and during the summer. Must not exceed 19 hrs/wk.

Eligibility Requirements

·  Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.

·  Must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

·  Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

·  This position is located in New Orleans, LA at the University of New Orleans and does not offer relocation.
Desired Characteristics

·  Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and leadership skills

·  Relevant work experience (prior internships, research, or other experience in software development)

·  Ability to work in multi-cultural teams from around the globe

·  Passion and aptitude for software development with solid technical & analytical skills

·  Self-motivated, responsible and disciplined. Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines

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About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.