Intern, IT Automation (2027)

About the Role

This entry-level role is ideal for fresh graduates with strong analytical thinking, an understanding of software development basics, and a willingness to learn new technologies and development practices. It provides an excellent platform to build a strong foundation in automation and agent development.

Hollister Incorporated operates in a hybrid environment. Interns are required to come into the office in Libertyville IL a minimum of 4 days per week. Hollister does not provide relocation nor housing assistance for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining automation solutions using UiPath, Power Automate, Python, .NET, or similar technologies.
• Translate business requirements and process documentation into scalable automation workflows, reusable components, and technical designs.
• Develop automations that interact with enterprise applications, APIs, databases, files, email, and web-based systems.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, peer reviews, and defect resolution to ensure automation quality, reliability, and compliance with development standards.
• Support deployment, scheduling, monitoring, and production issue resolution through UiPath Orchestrator, Power Platform environments, or equivalent control platforms.
• Maintain process design documents, solution design documents, test evidence, release notes, runbooks, and technical resolutions.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies with business analysts, process SMEs, developers, testers, and product owners, while continuously learning intelligent automation, AI, and cloud capabilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Foundational knowledge of robotic process automation and low-code automation, preferably UiPath.
• Working knowledge of programming and scripting using Python, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, or equivalent languages.
• Understanding of SQL, relational databases, REST APIs, JSON, XML, regular expressions, and common integration methods.
• Understanding of automation lifecycle practices, including process assessment, solution design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and support.
• Familiarity with SDLC, Agile delivery, Git-based version control, CI/CD, and secure coding practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, exception handling, debugging, root cause analysis, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills, with an eagerness to learn AI and cloud automation technologies.

Problem-Solving

• Analyze user requirements and identify areas for improvement.
• Approach challenges with a logical and analytical mindset.
• Propose innovative solutions to technical problems.
• Demonstrate adaptability and a willingness to learn from feedback and new situations.

Nice To Have

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) or tools like Azure DevOps.
• Internship or project experience in software development.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Communicate effectively with team members, trainers, and supervisors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development issues with assistance.
• Participate in online meetings, code walkthroughs, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Read technical manuals / trade journals.
• Travel via airplane or automobile.
• Respond to system issues, including high priority incident calls and emergency activities outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Availability to respond to security alerts outside of business hours.

The anticipated hourly rate for this role position is $22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on applicant's skills and education.