Info I received with my offer for Atlassian Sydney.

atlassian_intern_description.md

Job Title: Intern Developer

Commencement Date: 27th November 2017

Reports To: Development Manager

Main Activities (including but not limited to):

• Developing server-side code for internal and external web applications
• Writing unit tests, automated regression tests and tracking defects as they occur
• Supporting and assisting Atlassian customers from around the globe using our products to further their businesses
• Building and improving Open Source Java components – both open source Atlassian components and components from external projects (including OpenSymphony, CodeHaus and Apache Jakarta)

Key Skills:

• Studying a relevant degree or appropriate industry experience
• Solid development experience and talent. Any experience using Open Source frameworks, or different areas of the J2EE stack a benefit
• An understanding of the following broad technologies: XML, XSL, JSP, Velocity, Java i18n, PDF, internet protocols, JDBC and relational databases
• Experience with handling large volumes of email and IM communication

Preferred Skills:

• We use an XP-style development process hence any agile experience (including test driven development, pair programming, refactoring and continuous integration) is a plus
• Experience writing unit tests and functional tests
• Broad knowledge of software industry and technology
• Understanding of defect tracking, project management and wikis

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical Skills - Innovation

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Collects and researches data
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Identifies data relationships and dependencies
• Designs work flows and procedures
• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Generates suggestions for improving work
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas

Problem Solving

• Identifies problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyses information skillfully - Develops alternate solutions - Resolves problems in early stage - Works well in group problem solving situations.

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness - Displays commitment to excellence - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality - Applies feedback to improve performance - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Use of Technology
• Demonstrates required skills - Adapts to new technologies - Troubleshoots technological problems - Uses technology to increase productivity - Keeps technical skills up to date