INTERN IT – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Job Description

INTERN IT – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | El Pollo Loco, Inc.

The Tone:
El Pollo Loco aims to be the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken restaurant, investing in its people’s growth. This role supports strategic cloud migration and AI application development on AWS, contributing to an innovative workplace culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: INTERN IT – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
• Mission: Support strategic cloud migration initiatives and AI-driven application development on Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Tech Stack: AWS, Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, Git, RESTful APIs, databases, AI frameworks, AWS AI services

What You’ll Actually Do
• Migrate: Support the migration of on-premises applications and workloads to AWS environments.
• Develop: Collaborate with senior engineers to develop, test, and deploy scalable applications.
• Configure: Assist in configuring and managing core AWS services.
• Integrate: Support the integration of AI capabilities in software development projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Undergraduate student, college senior, or recent graduate (within 12 months) from a Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree program.
• Experience: Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and the AWS ecosystem, with working knowledge of application development fundamentals including RESTful APIs, databases, and software design patterns. AWS certifications are a plus.
• Skills: Proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go, with hands-on experience or knowledge of AI frameworks. Familiarity with AWS AI services preferred.